Paleo Cilantro Lime Quinoa Salad

A brightly colored salad with quinoa, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and other nutritious ingredients that is suitable for a Paleo diet.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cucumber, diced
• 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 avocado, diced

Instructions:

In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender

Remove quinoa from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes

In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper to make the dressing

In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chopped cilantro, diced red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and diced avocado

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is evenly coated

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving