Recipe Quinoa Salad with Avocado and Lime

Quinoa Salad with Avocado and Lime is a refreshing and nutritious dish that’s perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish. The combination of quinoa, creamy avocado, and zesty lime creates a vibrant and flavorful salad that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

• 185 g quinoa
• 500 ml water
• Salt to taste
• 1 large cucumber
• 2 avocados
• 250 g cherry tomatoes
• ½ bunch cilantro (coriander)
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 lime
• 4-5 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Optional: ¼ red onion, 1 handful fresh spinach, 1-2 sprigs dill

Method

1. Cook the Quinoa: Place quinoa in a hot pan and toast it, stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes until it becomes slightly nutty. Add hot water and stir.
2. Simmer: Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer the quinoa for 15 minutes.
3. Rest: Remove the pan from heat and let it sit covered for 10 minutes. Fluff the quinoa with a fork, season with salt, and let it cool.
4. Prepare the Vegetables: Slice the cucumber and avocados. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
5. Make the Dressing: Finely chop the cilantro and garlic. Squeeze the juice from the lime. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, lime juice, and salt to taste.
6. Assemble the Salad: Combine the cooked quinoa, cucumber, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro in a large bowl. If using, add thinly sliced red onion, fresh spinach, and dill. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Bon appetite!