4.8 from 18 votes
Avocado Quinoa Salad [With Grapefruit]
Vibrant, zesty, creamy, and satisfying, this avocado quinoa salad with grapefruit (or mango!) is the ultimate combination of fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 298 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
African
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
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
% 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.