Quinoa, pea & avocado salad

1 of 5-a-day 10-30 minutes 4 servings 400 kcal or less fibre healthy side lunch ideas quinoa recipes side dish spring

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Ingredients

100g frozen peas

juice 1 lemon

2 tbsp olive oil

½ small pack mint , leaves only, chopped

½ small pack chives , snipped

250g pack ready-to-eat red & white quinoa mix (we used Merchant Gourmet)

1 avocado , stoned, peeled and chopped into chunks

75g bag pea shoots

Method

Put the peas in a large heatproof bowl, pour over just-boiled water, then set aside.

Pour the lemon juice into a small bowl and whisk in some seasoning. Keep whisking as you slowly add the olive oil, followed by the mint and chives.

Drain the peas and tip into a large serving dish. Stir in the quinoa, breaking up any clumps. Pour over the dressing, then fold in the avocado and pea shoots. Serve immediately.