Avocado Quinoa Salad

Yield:
6-8 servings

Preparation Time:
20 min; Cook: 5 min

Fiber Rich, Low Cholesterol, Less Sodium, Heart Healthy, Diabetic Friendly

Ingredients:

  1. 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  2. For the Salad:
  3. 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
  4. 9 ounces fresh cherry tomatoes, halved
  5. 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  6. 2 large ripe avocados, pit removed and chopped
  7. 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  8. 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  10. For the Dressing:
  11. 1/2 cup olive oil
  12. 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  13. 1 tablespoon honey
  14. 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  15. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  16. juice of one lemon
Directions:

Cook quinoa according to package instructions, set aside to cool. While the quinoa is cooking, make dressing. Whisk together the dressing ingredients. Store in fridge until ready to use.

Mix together the bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, onion, avocado, parsley and cooled quinoa. Add in feta cheese. Mix dressing if separated and toss with quinoa salad.

Note: If planning to make salad in advance, follow directions as written above, except leave out the avocado in order to avoid browning. Add in avocado right before serving.

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