Cool as a quinoa this salad… See what we did there? Time for a long weekend it seems with the bad jokes rolling off the tongue. Speaking of weekends and eating this is the perfect side to add to your meals this long weekend! Team with protein of choice – grilled fish or a handful of chickpeas are our top picks! Divine with a scoop of goat cheese, feta or ricotta too.
AVOCADO QUINOA SALAD
Serves 4 as a side
GF : DF : SF : V
1 cup raw quinoa, rinsed
1 lemon, zested
1/4 bunch parsley, leaves picked
1/4 bunch mint, leaves picked
1 medium, avocado, peeled and sliced
Dressing:
1/3 cup lemon juice (approx 2 small lemons)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
sea salt and black pepper
Cook the quinoa according to instructions on packet. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool. Once cooled toss with remaining salad ingredients, drizzle with dressing, season with sea salt and pepper and serve.
