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Tomato & Avocado Quinoa Salad

URL: https://www.michelledudash.com/2013/03/22/tomato-avocado-quinoa-salad-with-cumin-cilantro/

Ingredients

The salad

  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 1½ cups vegetable broth
  • 1 medium avocado
  • 1½ cups chopped tomatoes
  • ¼ cup chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup roasted pepitas

The dressing

  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Soak quinoa in water for 5 minutes, then rinse and drain.
  2. Cook quinoa in vegetable broth, bringing to a boil, then reducing heat and covering for 20 minutes.
  3. Let quinoa rest covered for 5 minutes, then spread on a plate to cool.
  4. Toss diced avocado with 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to prevent browning.
  5. Combine cooled quinoa with avocado and remaining ingredients, stirring well.
  6. Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving, adding pepitas just before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
11
Calories
156
Total fat
8g
Total carbohydrates
18g
Total protein
4g
Sodium
141mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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