Quinoa, Almond and Avocado Salad

{ INGREDIENTS }

1 ½ cups quinoa

1/2 small red onion, finely diced

1/2 cup (packed) flat leaf parsley, chopped

1/2 cup (packed) mint leaves, chopped

1 avocado, diced

3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Zest & juice of 1/2 orange

Zest & juice of 1/2 lime

1/3 cup organic cranberries

1/3 cup dry roasted almonds, chopped

1/4 cup flaked almonds, toasted

Himalayan salt and pepper

To cook quinoa, rinse under running water and drain. Discard water. Soak quinoa in water for 15 minutes. Drain and discard water. On a stove top bring to the boil soaked quinoa with 1 ½ cups water. Reduce to a simmer and cover with lid. Cook for 10 -15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and leave to stand with lid on for 10 minutes. Fluff quinoa with a fork.Set aside to cool. In a mixing bowl combine quinoa, onion, parsley, mint and avocado.

In a small bowl combine olive oil, orange zest and juice, lime zest and juice and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour dressing into salad and mix through. Adjust seasoning. Toss through cranberries and roasted almonds. Sprinkle with flaked almonds just before serving.

+ Serves 6-8 + Cooking Time: 15 min.