Tomato, Spinach & Quinoa Salad with Avocado & Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette

By Mealime

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/3 bunch cilantro
• 1 lime
• 1 pint (small pkg) grape tomatoes
• 1 avocado
• 2 1/2 large handfuls (1/2 - 5 oz/142 g) pkg baby spinach

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small saucepan, combine ½ cup quinoa with 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat to a simmer, cover with a lid, and cook for 15 minutes. Then remove from heat, uncover, and let it stand for 5 minutes to cool. Meanwhile...

2. Peel and crush (or mince) 1 clove garlic. Wash ⅓ bunch cilantro, shake off excess water, cut off and discard stems, and mince. In a salad bowl, whisk
together garlic, ½ of the cilantro (leave the rest on cutting board), juice of 1 lime, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, ¼ tsp pure liquid honey, ⅛ tsp salt, and ⅛ tsp pepper.