Tropical Island Spiced Gluten-Free Quinoa Salad

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Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 ripe mango, diced
• 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
• 1 ripe avocado, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa, water, and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and let it cool.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine mango, pineapple, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
3. Add cooked and cooled quinoa to the fruit mixture.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, cumin, allspice, black pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon sea salt. Pour in the olive oil while whisking to create a dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and gently toss until well combined.
6. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.

Chef’s Insight

To add more heat to this dish, include diced jalapeño or serrano peppers.

Notes

Make sure to rinse the quinoa well before cooking to remove any bitter coating.