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Avocado Quinoa Salad
This delicious Avocado Quinoa Salad is loaded with fluffy quinoa, crisp veggies, chickpeas, salty green olives, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette. It makes a great vegan lunch on its own, or a side paired with chicken, salmon, or steak for dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 324 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 3/4 cup water
- 15 ounces can chickpeas one can, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup pitted and sliced green olives
- 1 English cucumber finely diced
- 1 Hass avocado diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 red onion finely diced
- 1 large lemon zest, and juice of
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water, then add the water and a teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 12-15 minutes. Allow the cooked quinoa to completely cool.
- Meanwhile, prepare the veggies and add them to a large mixing bowl.
- Add in the quinoa, chickpeas, olives, lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, and oil.
- Season to your taste and stir to combine.
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Notes
- This easy quinoa salad will keep well for about 3-4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Add in some crumbled feta cheese if you aren't looking for a vegan salad.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
324kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Sodium
863mg
(36%)
Potassium
767mg
(22%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
467IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
74mg
(82%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 324kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 863mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 767mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 467IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 74mg | 82% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.