Avocado and Tomato Quinoa Salad

This salad is both healthy and refreshing. It has quinoa, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and a lime dressing that is zingy.

Ingredients:

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

Instructions:

Rinse quinoa under cold water

In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender

Fluff quinoa with a fork and let it cool to room temperature

In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and cilantro

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper

Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to combine

Serve chilled and enjoy!