Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 4 finely diced roma tomatoes
  • 1 diced English cucumber
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 small red onion, finely minced
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 1 avocado, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, good quality
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Method

  • Cover the quinoa with cold water and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Put it in a fine mesh colander and rinse until the water runs clear. Transfer to a medium saucepan. Cover with 3 cups water and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes. Drain excess water, cover the pot with a dish towel, replace the lid, and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  • Combine the cucumber, tomato, cilantro, onion, olive oil, lime juice, and vinegar.
  • Stir the quinoa into the veggies. Serve with chopped avocado on top.