A refreshing and energizing Californian-inspired vegetarian bowl with quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, avocado, and fresh basil, dressed in olive oil and lemon juice. Easy to prepare and perfect for breakfast or dinner.
1/2 cup cooked quinoa 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cucumber, chopped 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted 1/2 cup avocado, diced 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped 1 tbsp extra
virgin olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, avocado, and fresh basil. In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss well to combine.
Chef’s Insight
The key to this dish is finding the freshest ingredients possible for a burst of flavor and color
Notes
Ensure that quinoa is cooked and cooled before combining with other ingredients