Refreshing Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked quinoa (1 cup uncooked quinoa for 2 cups water)
• 1 box cherry tomatoes
• 2 medium avocados
• 1 cup of mini fresh mozzarella cheese balls
• 15 basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 3 to 4 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 to 3 tablespoons of honey (or to taste)
• 1 fresh lemon
• 3/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the two cups of quinoa with 4 cups of water and cover for 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Place cooked quinoa in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Add all remaining ingredients and toss very well to combine.

4. 4

   Cut avocados in small squares. Squeeze a half lemon on them.

5. 5

   For the dressing, combine mustard, olive oil, honey and remaining lemon juice. Pour on quinoa salad.

6. 6

   You can enjoy your salad immediately or transfer to lunch box then keep in the refrigerator. Enjoy!