Red Quinoa and Avocado Salad recipe

I made this for the first time this past weekend. I did not have red quinoa on hand so I used red rice and loved it! I doubled the recipe but kept the onions and cumin at the original amounts because they are so strong.
Miriam

Rated: *****	Prep Time: 5 Minutes	Ready In: 50 Minutes
Submitted By: Gitano	Cook Time: 15 Minutes	Servings: 2

"A tasty combination of quinoa, avocado, cumin, and lime juice with fresh veggies for a delicious meal!"

INGREDIENTS:

1/3 cup red quinoa 2/3 cup water 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup diced cucumber 1/4 cup diced red onion

2 tablespoons lime juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin seed salt and pepper to taste 2 cups baby spinach leaves 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Spread into a mixing bowl, and refrigerate until cold.
2.	Once the quinoa has chilled, gently stir in the tomatoes, cucumber, and onion. Season with lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Divide the spinach leaves onto salad plates, and top with the quinoa salad. Garnish with the avocado slices to serve.

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