California quinoa & avocado salad
Description
The tahini and avocado combo in this dressing is totally addictive. If you have ripe avocados to use up, this is a winning recipe
Ingredient
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Direction
Instructions:
1. In a small pot, combine 1 cup of quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
2. While the quinoa is cooking, dice 1 avocado and add it to a large mixing bowl.
3. Add 1/4 cup of diced red onion and 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro to the mixing bowl with the avocado.
4. In a small bowl, mix together 2 tbsp of olive oil, 1 tsp of cumin, 1 tsp of chili powder, 1/2 tsp of garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper (if using).
5. Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and add it to the mixing bowl with the avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
6. Pour the olive oil and spice mixture over the quinoa salad and mix well.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve the California quinoa and avocado salad immediately or refrigerate for later. Enjoy!
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