Quinoa Salad (Healthy & Fresh)

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 2 Persian/Lebanese cucumbers
• 2 roma tomatoes
• 1/2 small red onion
• 1/2 large avocado
• 10 kalamata olives
• Handful fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 lemon
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the quinoa and allow it to cool down. Here's my recipe on how to cook quinoa

2. 2

   Dice the cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion and avocado into small cubes, and chop the olives into small pieces.*Optional soak the onions in water for 10 mins to mellow their flavor

3. 3

   Add the ingredients to a large bowl along with the quinoa, then top with roughly chopped mint leaves

4. 4

   Add the dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisk

5. 5

   Pour over the dressing, stir well together and enjoy your Quinoa Salad!