Refreshing Quinoa Salad
Servings
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked quinoa 1 cup uncooked quinoa for 2 cups water
- 1 box cherry tomatoes
- 2 medium avocados
- 1 cup of mini fresh mozzarella cheese balls
- 15 basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3 to 4 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 to 3 tablespoons of honey or to taste
- 1 fresh lemon
- 3/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Cook the two cups of quinoa with 4 cups of water and cover for 15 minutes.
- Place cooked quinoa in a large bowl.
- Add all remaining ingredients and toss very well to combine.
- Cut avocados in small squares. Squeeze a half lemon on them.
- For the dressing, combine mustard, olive oil, honey and remaining lemon juice. Pour on quinoa salad.
- You can enjoy your salad immediately or transfer to lunch box then keep in the refrigerator. Enjoy!