Tomato Avocado and Olive Quinoa Salad - SRC
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Recipe type: Salad
Cuisine: Meditteranean
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Serves: 4
 
This is a delicious, protein packed, vegan salad. But it isn't snooty or off-putting. It will satisfy the whole family, so be sure and make it often!
Ingredients
  • 1 cup dry Red Quinoa, prepared according to directions
  • 1 cup Cherry tTomatoes, quartered
  • 1 Avocado, cubed
  • 1 cup Pimento-Stuffed Green Olives, sliced
  • 1 small Cucumber, diced
  • 1 clove fresh Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp freeze-dried Chives
  • 1 tsp freeze-dried Basil
  • 2 Tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Pink Himalayan Sea Salt
  • 1 tsp fresh cracked Black Pepper
Instructions
  1. Cook the quinoa according to the directions. When cooked, rinse in cold water and drain. Set aside.
  2. Put all the vegetables and herbs into a large bowl. Add the chives, basil, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper and stir.
  3. Add the quinoa and stir again, adjusting the salt and pepper if needed.
  4. Best if chilled completely before serving.
Recipe by Thru the Bugs on My Windshield at https://www.thruthebugsonmywindshield.com/2013/09/15/tomato-avocado-and-olive-quinoa-salad-src/