Mexican Quinoa Salad

Source : Cook Quinoa As Per Package Instructions Keep Aside To Get Cool On The Other Hand Whisk The Vinegar Garlic Salt And Pepper Together In A Small Bowl A...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : December 31, 2025

Step:

  1. Cook quinoa as per package instructions. Keep aside to get cool. On the other hand Whisk the vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper together in a small bowl.

  2. Add in the olive oil into the vinegar mixture while whisking. Whisk in the lemon juice. Store it in the refrigerator while prepping the vegetables.

  3. Preparation veggies: Cut the cherry tomatoes in halves, chop cucumber, chop red onion, roughly chop baby spinach, chop the avocados.

  4. Finely chop the cilantro. In a large bowl, add in all the prepared veggies and quinoa. Shake the dressing well before pouring over the salad. Toss the salad gently.

  5. Serve immediately or don't drizzle dressing over it if preparing earlier for some occasion or party.


Ingredients

  1. 1/2 cup Quinoa uncooked
  2. 1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
  3. 1 Cucumber, chopped
  4. 1 Red onion, finely chopped
  5. 2-3 Fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
  6. 1 Ripe avocado, pit removed and chopped
  7. 1/2 Cup Fresh cilantro,
  8. For Dressing:
  9. 1 tbsp vinegar
  10. 1 Garlic clove , minced
  11. 1/4 cup Olive oil/ grapeseed
  12. 1 Lime Juice of lemon
  13. 1/8 tsp Salt or to taste
  14. 1/8 tsp pepper or to taste
  15. 1 cup Red Radish

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