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Tomato Quinoa Salad

Tomato Quinoa Salad

  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 12 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Dry quinoa
  • 3/4 cup Water
  • 2-3 cups Tomato, chopped
  • 15 oz can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup Green onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh lime juice, from 2 limes
  • 2 tbsp Avocado oil
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp Sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp Pepper

Instructions

  1. Add quinoa and water to a pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered with the lid slightly ajar, for 12-13 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and the liquid has been absorbed.
  2. While the quinoa cooks, make the dressing. Combine avocado oil with fresh lime juice, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, salt and pepper.
  3. When the quinoa is ready, fluff with a fork and allow to cool.
  4. Once it is cool, combine with tomatoes, green onion, chickpeas. Toss salad with half of the dressing and serve.
  5. Drizzle extra dressing on the salad as desired and feel free to add any additional seasoning to taste.

Notes

Recipe adapted from PeasAndCrayons.com