Inspired by the Quinoa Spinach Power Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe found on aheadofthyme.com, below is my version. I've substituted avocado for the raisins. I love this salad. It is extremely refreshing and flavorful.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 Cup Uncooked Quinoa
2 Cups Spinach, Finely Chopped
1 Tomato, Diced
1/2 Cup Cucumbers, Diced
1/2 Large Avocado, Diced
Dressing
1 and 1/2 Tbs. Lemon Juice
1 and 1/2 Tbs. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. ground Black Pepper
DIRECTIONS
In a fine mesh strainer, rinse the quinoa a few times.
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of salted water to a boil. Add the quinoa and continue to boil for about 10 minutes, until the quinoa is tender.
While the quinoa is cooking (and then cooling), chop your spinach and dice your tomato, cucumber, and avocado.
Drain the quinoa and let it cool.
In a large bowl, combine the spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado and cooled quinoa.
In a small bowl, make your lemon vinaigrette. Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Pour onto the salad and toss to coat.
Season to taste with more salt and pepper, if needed.
