Quinoa Cilantro-Lime Salad

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa

2 cups water

1 tsp Kosher salt

—–

½ cup goat cheese crumbled

½ cup pumpkin seeds

2 whole tomatoes (cubed)

—–

1 cup packed cilantro

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 cup lime juice

1/4 cup orange juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

Pinch of minced garlic

Bring quinoa, water, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. When the quinoa is done, cool in refrigerator until cold, about 2 hours

When the quinoa is cold, fluff with a spoon, and gently fold in the cilantro dressing, avocados, pumpkin seeds, goat cheese and tomatoes

Dressing:

Puree cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, salt, pepper and garlic in a blender or food processor until smooth.

Nutrition

Per tablespoon of dressing: 53 calories; 6 g fat ( 1 g sat , 4 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 1 g carbohydrates; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 59 mg sodium; 14 mg potassium.

Per ½ cup cooked  Quinoa salad: = 100 calories, 6 g fat (with avocado), 19g carbs, 6g protein