Avocado Quinoa Salad [With Grapefruit]
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4.8
18 reviews
Excellent
Avocado Quinoa Salad [With Grapefruit]
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Vibrant, zesty, creamy, and satisfying, this avocado quinoa salad with grapefruit (or mango!) is the ultimate combination of fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup of quinoa rinsed and drained
- 2 grapefruits
- ¼ cup of chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons of chopped mint
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 teaspoon of Coriander
- 2 avocados peeled, pitted, and cut into ½-inch pieces
- 7 ounces of cherry tomatoes quartered
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the quinoa, and boil until cooked, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Peel the grapefruits and remove the pith with a sharp paring knife. Working over a bowl to catch any juice, cut the grapefruit into ½-inch pieces.
- Transfer the quinoa to a large mixing bowl. Add everything else, toss together, and add salt and pepper to taste. Let sit at room temperature so the flavors can meld, anywhere from 5 minutes to half an hour.
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Notes
- For more flavor: Toast quinoa (in the pan) until fragrant before boiling. This brings out its nutty flavor.
- To avoid bitter quinoa: Rinse it (if the package doesn’t state it’s been pre-rinsed) to remove its natural ‘saponin’ coating, which can taste bitter.
- To speed up cooling: Spread the cooked quinoa across a sheet pan to cool (in the fridge for faster results).
- Rest before serving: Let it sit for at least 5 minutes (30 minutes is even better) for the flavors to marinade and meld.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
298kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Sodium
17mg
(1%)
Potassium
697mg
(20%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1525IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
42mg
(47%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 298kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 697mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1525IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
18 reviews
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