Description
A guide to creating visually appealing dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of quinoa
- 2 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup of fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup of feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add the quinoa and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool.
- In a bowl, combine the quinoa, cherry tomatoes, avocado, basil, and feta.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Serve on a plate, arranging ingredients to enhance visual appeal.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for best results.
- Garnish with extra basil for color.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: pretty food, visually appealing, healthy salad