Warm Avocado Quinoa Salad

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 2 Avocados
  • 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp Flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/8 tsp Garlic powder
  • 2 stalks Green onion
  • 6 cups Spinach

• Condiments

  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 cup Quinoa

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Salt

• Liquids

  • 2 cups Vegetable stock or water
  • 2 tbsp Water

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Description

Ingredients

• SALAD INGREDIENTS:
• 6 cups spinach
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 cups vegetable stock or water
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
• 2 avocados, diced
• 2 stalks green onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped
• LEMON DRESSING INGREDIENTS:
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

• Boil vegetable stock in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. When the stock begins to boil, lower the temperature to simmer.
• Add quinoa, cover the saucepan and cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until all of the liquid is absorbed.
• In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, water, honey, Dijon mustard, salt and garlic powder.
• In a large bowl, add spinach, half of the cucumbers, half of the tomatoes and green onions. When the quinoa is finished, add it to the bowl and top with remaining cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley and half of the avocados.
• Drizzle with lemon dressing. Gently mix. Top with remaining avocados.
• Plate and enjoy!