Healthy Quinoa Salad with Avocado & Almonds

This is a classic in my diet... I love this recipe. It's healthy and delicious at the same time.

Preparation: 20 min
Cooking: 15 min
Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 2 cups quinoa (mix of red and regular)
• 4 + 1/3 cup chicken broth
• 1 avocado (sliced)
• 10 olives (cut in small pieces)
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1 green onion
• A few leaves of baby spinach, kale (and dandelion leaves if available)
• Fresh basil (cut)
• Nutritional yeast (optional)

Dressing:

• 3 lemon juice
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
• Salt
• Cayenne pepper

Directions

• Rince quinoa.
• Cook quinoa in broth in a rice cooker. No rice cooker? Cook it in a sauce pan and wait until it fluffs up, about 15-20 minutes (stirring occasionally).
• When quinoa is finished cooking, allow to cool slightly.
• Add avocado, olives, green onion, herbs, and dressing. Stir to combine well.
• Add more salt and pepper to taste, sprinkle with nutritional yeast and chill before serving.

Enjoy it :)