Cucumber Quinoa salad with avacado dressing

2 cups quinoa (cook as per package instructions and fluff)
2 medium seeded cucumbers small to medium dice
1/2 red bell pepper finely diced
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar (I used white)
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 cup diced cherry tomatoes
1/4 Tbsp chopped cilantro
1 Hass Avacado diced
1 lime juiced
1 tsp garlic herb mix or a zesty herb salad mix
salt to taste

Cook the quinoa as per the instructions, fluff and let cool. Meanwhile, chop the cucumber and bell pepper and place in a large salad mixing bowl.
Pit the avacado and remove the flesh and give a quick dice. Squeeze the lime juice and place into a mixing bowl with the avacado and toss to coat. Add in the vinegar, olive oil, tomatoes, cilantro and herb mix. Stir lightly to combine. Give a taste and salt if desired.
In the large bowl, combine the cucumber, bell pepper and quinoa. Spoon over the avacado dressing and combine.

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