Quinoa and tomato salad
Description
The salad is quick and easy to prepare. This interesting recipe for a quinoa and tomato salad is a great option for those who are watching their weight and prefer light meals for lunch or dinner. The original dressing perfectly complements all the ingredients. Try it, you'll definitely like it. The salad is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, bring the water to a boil (using a 2:1 ratio of water to quinoa). Add a little salt and stir in the quinoa. After it comes to a boil again, cook over medium heat until done.
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Step 2
2. Wash and dry the tomatoes. Cut them in half. If you are not using cherry tomatoes, chop them into cubes.
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Step 3
3. Cut the kernels from the boiled corn cob. You can also use canned corn in the recipe for quinoa and tomato salad.
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Step 4
4. Remove the pit from the avocado and cut the flesh into small cubes.
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Step 5
5. Wash, dry, and chop the herbs. In this case, it's onion, but parsley or dill can also be used, for example.
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Step 6
6. To prepare the dressing, combine olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, ground garlic, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl. Whisk until smooth.
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Step 7
7. All that's left is to combine all the ingredients and drizzle with the dressing. That's it, the quinoa and tomato salad is ready to enjoy at home.