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Quinoa and Avocado Salad

A bright and citrus-y quinoa salad, great as a side, used as a dip, or for a light lunch.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 227 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2/3 c quinoa, uncooked
  • 1 1/3 c water
  • 1 c corn, fresh or frozen
  • ½ c peas, fresh or frozen
  • ½ c black beans, cooked, drained if canned
  • ¼ c onion, diced
  • ¼ c red pepper, diced
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ avocado, diced

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan, boil water and cook quinoa according to package instructions, covered, (roughly 15 min.) Once the quinoa is fluffy and tender, and all the moisture has been absorbed, remove from the heat.
  2. Mix in remaining ingredients, except the avocado. Add the avocado last and mix gently.
  3. Serve as a side dish, as a dip with chips, or as a light lunch.

Nutrition Information

Calories 227kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 35.7g (12%) Protein 9.7g (19%) Fat 5.7g (9%) Saturated Fat 0.8g (4%) Sodium 298mg (12%) Fiber 7.5g (30%) Sugar 1.3g (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 227

% Daily Value*

Calories 227kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 35.7g 12%
Protein 9.7g 19%
Fat 5.7g 9%
Saturated Fat 0.8g 4%
Sodium 298mg 12%
Fiber 7.5g 30%
Sugar 1.3g 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.