Vegetarian Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• •1 cup quinoa
• •2 cups water or vegetable broth
• •1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• •1 cucumber, diced
• •1 red bell pepper, diced
• •1 cup corn (fresh or canned)
• •1 avocado, diced
• •1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• •1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• •1/4 cup olive oil
• •2 tbsp lemon juice
• •1 tsp Dijon mustard
• •Salt, to taste
• •Pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil over high heat.

3. 3

   Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the liquid has been absorbed.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, corn, avocado, red onion, and parsley.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.

6. 6

   Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and let it cool for a few minutes before adding it to the large bowl with the veggies.

7. 7

   Pour the vinaigrette over the quinoa salad and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

8. 8

   Serve chilled or at room temperature.