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Quinoa Avocado Salad Recipe

This recipe is gluten free.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions 

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Fluff quinoa with a fork and let it cool.
  4. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Gluten-Free
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