Signature Quinoa Salad
Signature Quinoa Salad
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups water
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp Spike
½ red onion or 3 scallions, diced
1 peeled cucumber, seeded and diced
3 Roma plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 ripe avocado, diced
5 leaves fresh basil, chopped
Rinse quinoa in fine strainer. In medium saucepan, add 1 cup rinsed quinoa to 2 cups of water. Bring quinoa to a boil, cover and reduce to a simmer for 12-15 minutes. When water is absorbed, transfer quinoa into large bowl. Drizzle quinoa with olive oil and season with Spike. Add chopped vegetables and gently toss together to serve.
As seen on Atlanta & Company
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