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Guacamole Quinoa Salad Recipe
Refreshing, crisp, and delicious, this guacamole quinoa salad is a must-try! Not only is it vegan and dairy-free, but it's also gluten- and nut-free, making it the ideal salad to take along to your next potluck!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
239 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup quinoa uncooked
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
- 1/4 cucumber chopped, medium
- 1/4 bell pepper chopped
- 1 tablespoon onion red, chopped
- 1/2 avocado peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup grape tomatoes haved
- optional other vegetables
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 clove garlic pressed or minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Under running water, rinse the quinoa in a large fine-meshed sieve. Add to a medium saucepan with 2 cups of water.
- Over medium-high heat, bring to the boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
- Remove the quinoa from the stove and cover for 5 minutes. Allow to rest so it puffs up.
- Combine the cucumber, bell pepper, onion, avocado, tomato, and parsley in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic and salt with a small whisk.
- To the large bowl of vegetables, add the cooled quinoa and dressing. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill for up to 3 hours.
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Notes
- Avocado starts browning after a few hours, so this salad is best served fresh for presentation. If there are any leftovers, store the avocado with its seed/pip as this helps prevent discoloration.
Nutrition Information
Calories
239kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Net Carbohydrates
17g
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Sodium
11mg
(0%)
Potassium
523mg
(11%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
725IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 239kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 17g | |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 523mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 725IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.