Ingredients:
1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained*
1 cup water
2 roma tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 cup shredded fresh spinach
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion (1 small)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Spinach leaves
2 ripe avocados, halved, seeded, peeled, and sliced**
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions:
- In a 1-1/2-quart saucepan combine quinoa and water. Bring to boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Transfer quinoa to a medium bowl. Add tomato, spinach, and onion; stir to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, and salt. Add to quinoa mixture; toss to coat.
- Place spinach leaves on 4 salad plates. Arrange avocado slices on spinach leaves. Spoon quinoa mixture over avocado slices. Sprinkle with some of the feta.
Note:
*Rinse quinoa thoroughly before cooking to remove a bitter substance called saponin that coats the seeds.
**Brush avocado slices with additional lemon juice to prevent browning.
Servings: 4
Source: http://www.recipe.com/greek-quinoa-and-avocado-salad/
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