Hot Mess Quinoa Salad

Name: Hot Mess Quinoa Salad
Ingredients: 1/2 cup quinoa; 1/4 cup finely chopped Spanish onion; 1/4 cup English cucumber, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped carrot; 1/2 cup dark raisins; 1 sweet potato, peeled, cubed and boiled; 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil, split; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh herbs such as thyme, oregano, rosemary, etc; sea salt to taste; freshly ground black pepper to taste; sunflower seeds, wheat germ and/or chia seeds for garnish; 1 avocado

13 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup quinoa
1/4 cup finely chopped Spanish onion
1/4 cup English cucumber, chopped
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup dark raisins
1 sweet potato, peeled, cubed and boiled
2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil, split
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh herbs such as thyme, oregano, rosemary, etc
sea salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
sunflower seeds, wheat germ and/or chia seeds for garnish
1 avocado

Directions

1

Cook quinoa according to package instructions; cool until ready to use
2

Saute onions in 1 tablespoons olive oil until tender; cool.
3

In a large bowl combine carrots, cucumber, raisins, onion, sweet potato and quinoa. In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, vinegar, herbs, salt and pepper. Pour over quinoa mixture and toss to coat.
4

Cut avocado in half, remove the pit and peel. Plate each half and fill to overflowing with salad. Top with your choice of nuts, seeds, wheat germ or whatever.