Quinoa Avocado Salad

This quinoa and avocado salad is a great way to pack a healthy lunch for the go. It will keep you full and energized all day because it is full of protein, healthy fats, and bright flavors.

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked quinoa
1 ripe avocado, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup cucumber, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, and chopped cilantro

In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper

Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss gently to combine

Divide the salad into individual containers for easy grab-and-go lunches

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