Quinoa Avocado and Corn Salad Recipe
A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 package corn thawed, frozen
- 1/4 cup red onion chopped
- 20 cherry tomato halved
- 1 avocado
- 2 Tablespoon lime juice
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add quinoa and water to sauce pan and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Refrigerate for an hour or so.
- Chop avocado and toss with lime juice to prevent it from browning.
- Mix corn, cilantro, green onions, tomatoes and avocado with quinoa. Add oil, salt and pepper and stir until well combined.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 321kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Sodium | 602mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 696mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 500IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.