Quinoa Salad

This is my favorite salad! I love making it, but I especially enjoy eating it.

Quinoa Salad
*adapted from the Greek Quinoa and Avocados recipe from  the Better Homes and Garden Cookbook
*I omit the feta cheese and put more spinach in since I love spinach
*for 4 main-dish servings (I usually double the recipe)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
• 1 cup water
• 2 roma tomatoes, chopped
• 2/3 to 1 cup shredded fresh spinach
• 1/3 cup diced red onion
• 1 ripe avocado halved, seeded, peeled, and chopped (can use another one if you want)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps

1. Combine quinoa and water into a saucepan. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat. Cook until all the liquid is absorbed (about 15-20 minutes).
2. In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, shredded spinach, onion, avocado, and quinoa. Stir to combine.
3. In a small bowl whisk together lemon juice, oil, and salt. Add to quinoa mixture and toss to coat.
4. Enjoy