Avocado & Quinoa Salad

By krystallondon

Ingredients

• Dressing Ingredients:
• 2 organic avocados, cut into pieces
• 1 cup red quinoa
• 1 medium tomato, cut into pieces
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 2 fresh basil leaves, crushed
• 1/3 cup organic extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• juice of two limes
• sea salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan, bring two cups of water to a boil and add rinsed quinoa. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until water is absorbed. Cool and set aside. Mix the dressing ingredients together in a small mixing bowl. Mix all the other ingredients together in a large mixing bowl and then add cooled quinoa. Toss with dressing. Chill and serve.