How do I prepare a zesty lime quinoa salad?

Experience a zing of zesty flavors with our lime quinoa salad recipe! This dish packs a punch of freshness that will leave you craving for more.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I prepare a zesty lime quinoa salad. Items include: quinoa water lime juice olive oil garlic clove honey salt pepper red bell pepper yellow bell pepper red onion cilantro avocados lime zest

quinoa 1 cup, rinsed
water 2 cups
lime juice juice of 2 limes
olive oil 3 tablespoons
garlic clove 1, minced
honey 1 teaspoon
salt to taste
pepper to taste
red bell pepper 1, diced
yellow bell pepper 1, diced
red onion 1 small, diced
cilantro a handful, chopped
avocados 2, cubed
lime zest for garnish

Take note
Be careful when handling sharp knives and hot stovetop surfaces.

1

Cook the quinoa

Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed quinoa and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let it cool.

2

Prepare the dressing

In a small bowl, combine the juice of 2 limes, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon of honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk the dressing until emulsified and set aside.

3

Chop the veggies

Dice 1 red bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper, 1 small red onion, and a handful of fresh cilantro. Cut 2 ripe avocados into small cubes. Set aside.

4

Combine all the ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked quinoa, chopped veggies, and the prepared dressing. Mix well to ensure all the flavors are evenly distributed. Give it a taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

5

Chill and serve

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together. When ready to serve, give it a final toss and garnish with a sprinkle of fresh lime zest. Enjoy your zesty lime quinoa salad!