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Quinoa Avocado Salad
Quinoa Avocado Salad
1 Review
From: EatingWell.com, April 2018
Protein-packed quinoa pairs with creamy avocado in this refreshing grain salad. It's the perfect make-ahead side dish to bring on a picnic or take to a potluck. Or pack it for lunch or enjoy it as a light dinner.
- By: Hilary Meyer EatingWell Recipe Contributor
Ingredients 4 servings
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- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 3 cups cooked quinoa, cooled
- 2 medium avocados, chopped
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 scallion, sliced
Preparation
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- Whisk lime juice, oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add quinoa, avocados, tomatoes, cucumber, cilantro and scallion; stir gently until combined.
- To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
- Serving size: 1½ cups
- Per serving: 414 calories; 25 g fat(3 g sat); 12 g fiber; 44 g carbohydrates; 9 g protein; 156 mcg folate; 0 cholesterol; 4 g sugars; 0 g added sugars; 722 IU vitamin A; 22 mg vitamin C; 58 mg calcium; 3 mg iron; 313 mg sodium; 968 mg potassium
- Nutrition Bonus: Folate (39% daily value), Vitamin C (37% dv)
- Carbohydrate Servings: 3
- Exchanges: 5 fat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable
Reviews 1
July 03, 2019
By: georgesfamilynova
This was delicious and healthy, but a tad bland. Next time I'll make it with freshly minced garlic and add a little cumin and/or red/chipotle pepper. Will definitely make it again, but will spice it up a bit.
