Spicy Quinoa Salad with Ham and Avocado

Preparation
10 minutes
Baking
14 minutes
Portions
4
Ingredients
  • 330 mL (1-1/3 cups) of quinoa
  • 500 mL (2 cups) of vegetable broth or water
  • 45 mL (3 tbsp.) of olive oil
  • 45 mL (3 tbsp.) of lime or lemon juice
  • 1 mL (1/4 tsp.) of ground chipotle pepper
  • 5 mL (1 tsp.) of ground cumin
  • 250 mL (1 cup) of cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 330 mL (1-1/3 cups) of duBreton Sliced Cooked Ham, chopped
  • 125 mL (1/2 cup) of yellow pepper, diced
  • 1 avocado, peeled and cubed
  • Salt and fresh ground black pepper
Preparation steps
  1. In a pan, bring the broth to a boil and add the quinoa. Cook for 14 minutes over low heat or until all liquid has been absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix the olive oil, lime juice, chipotle pepper and cumin.
  3. Add the cooled quinoa, cherry tomatoes, ham, yellow pepper and avocado. Season and mix thoroughly.
  4. Refrigerate until served.