Quinoa with Orange & Avocado

Quinoa and seeds have a nutty texture, so balanced them with orange and avocado.

Serves 4

3/4 cup (150 g) quinoa

1/3 cup (65 g) diced red onion

1 Tbs. (15 ml) each: olive oil, red wine vinegar, and chia seeds

1 large organic orange, sliced into bite-size pieces

1/2 organic avocado, diced

1/4 cup (50 g) roasted organic sunflower or pumpkin seeds

1. Prepare the quinoa according to the package instructions.

2. Set aside to cool.

3. Combine the onions and vinegar in a bowl. Set aside until for about 5 minutes to let the onions turn pink.

4. Toss all the ingredients.
5. Serve with French bread or Italian focaccia bread (or gluten-free bread) and (dairy-free) goat cheese.

-modified Center for Science in the Public Interest