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Summer Sunrise Vegetarian Bowl

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.

Time: (Prep, Cook, Total) Prep: 10 minutes, Cook: N/A, Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: Californian

Allergens

None

Ingredients

  • 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

  1. 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

Cultural or Historical Background

Californian cuisine often highlights fresh, local ingredients inspired by the state's diverse landscape and climate