Quinoa Salad with Avocado and Spinach

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 240 ml quinoa
• 480 ml water
• 1 medium avocado, cubed
• 480 ml baby spinach
• 1/480 ml cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 1/960 ml roasted and chopped peanuts
• 30 ml extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lemon, juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. In a medium pot, cook the quinoa in the water over medium-high heat until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Let it rest covered for 5 minutes, then shell with a fork.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the cooled quinoa, avocado, spinach, cherry tomatoes and peanuts.
3. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper to make the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
5. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.