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Quinoa Salad Recipe

Perfect as is or as a base recipe, this Quinoa Salad Recipe is a simple quinoa salad with a citrus dressing and lots of veggies.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 237 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 - 1 avocado pitted, peeled and cubed
  • chopped cilantro

Instructions

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  1. Rinse the quinoa very well.
  2. Place the quinoa and the vegetable broth in a pot over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the het to medium low and cover the pot. Simmer until the quinoa is tender and the broth is absorbed, about 10-15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  3. To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt and red pepper flakes.
  4. Combine the quinoa, tomatoes, red onion, green onion, bell pepper and avocado in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the top and gently stir to combine.
  5. Serve topped with chopped cilantro, if desired.

Notes

  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition Information

Calories 237kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 450mg (19%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 237

% Daily Value*

Calories 237kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 450mg 19%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 2g 4%

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