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Quinoa Avocado Salad
This vegan Quinoa Avocado Salad is made with simple ingredients and a tossed in a tangy dressing. It's a protein-packed salad that works for lunch or dinner
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 305 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
- 2 Persian cucumbers chopped
- ¼ red onion chopped
- 2 large ripe avocados chopped
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ½ lime juiced
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the quinoa in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Toast for 5 minutes, or until the seeds start to make popping sounds. Add the salt and water, bring to a boil, then turn down the heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and keep covered for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and transfer to a large salad bowl to cool.
- To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, Dijon mustard, oregano, salt and pepper.
- When the quinoa is cool, add the tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, avocados and cilantro. Pour the dressing on top and stir gently to combine. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
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Notes
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3-4 days in the fridge. If you're not planning to finish the salad all in one day, it's best to add the dressing only to the portion you'll be eating.
- Make Ahead Tips: You can make the dressing up to 1 week in advance and use it when ready for the salad.
- Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However you can omit or replace any vegetables that you'd like
- Equipment: I love using my Cuisinart Smart Stick hand blender for making dressings. It's quick and easy and gets me the perfect consistency.
Nutrition Information
Calories
305kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Sodium
418mg
(17%)
Potassium
596mg
(17%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
381IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 305kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Sodium | 418mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 596mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 381IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.