Quinoa salad with avocado dressing |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
1 cup(s) quinoa rinse very well |
1 red bell pepper |
1/2 orange bell pepper |
2 ounce(s) plain feta cubed |
1/2 cup(s) flat-leaf parsley coarsely chopped |
1/4 cup(s) slivered almonds slightly toasted |
1/2 avocado |
2 tablespoon(s) whole grain mustard |
1/4 cup(s) olive oil |
Directions:
1. Ingredients:
2. cup of quinoa (rinse very well, or it may taste bitter)
3. red bell pepper
4. /2 orange bell pepper
5. oz plain feta, cubed
6. /2 cup coarsely chopped flat leaf parsley
7. /4 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted
8. /2 ripe avocado
9. tablespoons whole grain mustard
10. /4 cup good olive oil
11. salt and pepper to taste
12. To Prepare:
13. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add quinoa, and simmer covered until all the liquid is gone- about 10-15 minutes.
14. Chop peppers and parsley
15. Mix together avocado, mustard, olive oil, and salt and pepper in a food processor (or smash avocado and shake with other ingredients in a jar until it's all mixed).
16. Combine all ingredients together, making sure to mix well to incorporate the dressing well.
17. Chill before serving cold or at room temperature. This salad tastes best when left overnight so the quinoa can soak up the flavor!
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