Quinoa Avocado Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups water
• 1 ripe avocado, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Steps

1. Cook quinoa in water according to package instructions; let cool
2. In a large bowl, combine diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro
3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper
4. Add the cooled quinoa to the vegetable mixture
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary
7. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavors