Quinoa Avocado Salad with Lime-Cilantro Dressing
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4.6
20 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
438 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
Quinoa Avocado Salad with Lime-Cilantro Dressing
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This Quinoa Avocado salad is good even without the dressing. Adding in a tart Lime-Cilantro dressing takes it to another level.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa 2+ cups cooked, uncooked
- 1/2 avocado
- 1 Roma tomato
- 1 cup spinach chopped
- cotija cheese (or Feta)
Lime Cilantro Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- lime 1Tablespoon+, juice of 1
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 garlic clove
- 10-15 cilantro sprigs
Instructions
- If you are cooking the quinoa, rinse 1 cup quinoa and add to a saucepan along with 2 cups water (or stock) and 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer until the liquid is absorbed, 10-12 minutes
- Set quinoa aside and if serving soon, put it in the fridge to cool it down
- Meanwhile, finely chop half an avocado, 1 Roma tomato, and 1 cup spinach
- For the dressing, add 1/4 cup olive oil to a blender or food processor along with the juice of 1 lime, 1/2 jalapeno pepper, 1 garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 10-15 sprigs cilantro
- Pulse blend and taste for heat and seasoning. If desired, you can a bit more jalapeno or salt
- Combine the quinoa, tomato, avocado and spinach in a bowl.
- Garnish with cheese (Cotija!) and additional avocado if you want
- Drizzle Lime-Cilantro dressing over the top
Notes
- This tastes best when the quinoa is chilled. If you are cooking the quinoa you can put it in the fridge for a bit before serving.
- You've also got the option of blending any remaining avocado into the dressing. This creates a creamier, less tart dressing that is equally delicious.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
438kcal
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 438 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 438kcal | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
20 reviews
Excellent
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