Signature Quinoa Salad Stands the Test of Time
We all know that quinoa is crazy good for you and eating it often with different vegetables is a great idea! There is so much versatility with quinoa and is a delicious addition to your plant style eating! It can be made as a salad in itself with your favorite veggies or you can add it on top of a green salad to give it a little heartiness and added protein. Quinoa is higher in protein than other grains because it is technically a seed. It is easy to make and easy to digest so give it whirl if it isn’t already a regular part of your healthy diet.
This recipe has been a part of the Healthy Eating 101 lifestyle for quite some time so it has stood the test of time! It has been featured on tv, live events, and even published on Web MD! It’s time to revisit this classic and delicious veggie-centric dish and help you reach your new year and all year long lifestyle goals!
Signature Quinoa Salad
Equipment
- 2 quart pot with lid
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Spike seasoning
- 3 scallions, chopped
- 1 English cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
- 3 Roma plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 10 fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse measured quinoa under cold water and drain through a fine mesh strainer.
- In a medium saucepan, add 1 cup of rinsed quinoa to 2 cups of water. Bring quinoa to a boil, cover, and reduce to a simmer for 12-15 minutes, until all water has been absorbed.
- When water is absorbed, transfer quinoa into a large bowl. Drizzle quinoa with olive oil and season with Spike seasoning. Add chopped vegetables and gently toss together to serve.
