Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 cup asparagus cut into few inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes
  • 2 shallots
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 juice lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey or agave
  • salt

Method

  • Rinse quinoa under cold running water for a minute or two to get rid of the bitter aftertaste.
  • Transfer to a pot or rice cooker, add 2 cups of water, salt, cover and bring to a boil. Lower down the heat and cook 15 min or until water is absorbed.
  • In another pot bring water to a boil, add asparagus and simmer 5-8 min or until soft.
  • When ready cool down the quinoa and asparagus. Meanwhile chop all the veggie ingredients.
  • Prepare the dressing by simply mixing all of its ingredients in a bowl.
  • In a bowl combine quinoa, avocado, asparagus, sun dried tomatoes and shallots. Pour the dressing and mix until all is combined.