Quinoa Salad With Avocado, Asparagus And Sun Dried Tomatoes.

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 avocado
• 1 cup asparagus cut into few inch pieces
• 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes
• 2 shallots
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 juice lemon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon honey or agave
• salt

1. Rinse quinoa under cold running water for a minute or two to get rid of the bitter aftertaste.
2. Transfer to a pot or rice cooker, add 2 cups of water, salt, cover and bring to a boil. Lower down the heat and cook 15 min or until water is absorbed.
3. In another pot bring water to a boil, add asparagus and simmer 5-8 min or until soft.
4. When ready cool down the quinoa and asparagus. Meanwhile chop all the veggie ingredients.
5. Prepare the dressing by simply mixing all of its ingredients in a bowl.
6. In a bowl combine quinoa, avocado, asparagus, sun dried tomatoes and shallots. Pour the dressing and mix until all is combined.

quinoa, avocado, tomatoes, shallots, salt, lemon, olive oil, garlic, italian herb seasoning, honey, salt

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Quinoa-Salad-With-Avocado_-Asparagus-and-Sun-Dried-Tomatoes_-1670103 (may not work)