Tropical Fruit Quinoa Salad

Tropical Fruit Quinoa Salad

 

 

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups mixed quinoa
• ½ medium ripe papaya, peeled, seeded, & cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
• 1 ripe mango, peeled & cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled & cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 pint ripe cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 6 green onions (scallions), chopped
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 Tbsp honey
• juice from 3 limes
• salt & pepper
• ¼ cup fresh mint, finely chopped
• ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
• ¾ cup lightly toasted pecans, chopped
• Add Simple Girl Organic Citrus Ginger dressing

Cooking Directions:

1. Chop and mix all ingredients, except the quinoa.
2. Put 3 cups of water in a pot and bring to a boil.
3. Add the quinoa, reduce heat and cover.
4. Cook the quinoa for 15 to 20 minutes.
5. Add all ingredients together.
6. Enjoy!