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Quinoa Salad

Quinoa Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa (white)
  • 1/2 red onion peeled and finely diced
  • 1 medium carrot finely diced
  • 1/2 cucumber finely diced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper finely diced
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper finely diced
  • 1/3 cup cashews
  • A handful coriander (cilantro) finely chopped
  • 1 medium avocado peeled, stoned and diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • juice of one lemon
  • pinch salt

Instructions
 

  • Cook the quinoa ahead of time. Rinse it under cold water in a very fine sieve and then place it in a saucepan. Add 2 cups of boiling water, bring back to the boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the water is all absorbed. Removed from the heat, fluff with a fork and allow to cool completely.
  • When the quinoa is cooled, add to a large bowl and fluff again with a fork.
  • Add the onion, carrot, cucumber, pepper, cashews and coriander.
  • Mix the olive oil, apple cider vinegar and lemon juice together before pouring over the salad. Toss well and add salt to taste.
  • Add the avocado last, just before you're ready to eat, and mix in lightly.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge, but eat up within 24 hours if the avocado has already been added.