Quinoa Avocado Salad

Rating: 4.5 stars
2 Ratings
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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.

Hilary Meyer
Source: EatingWell.com, April 2018

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Recipe Summary

active:
20 mins
total:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Nutrition Profile:
High Fiber
Dairy-Free
Egg Free
Gluten-Free
Vegetarian
Vegan
Low Sodium
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • 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.

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Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
Per Serving:
414 calories; protein 9.2g; carbohydrates 44.1g; dietary fiber 11.7g; sugars 4.4g; fat 24.6g; saturated fat 3.3g; vitamin a iu 721.8IU; vitamin c 21.9mg; folate 155.6mcg; calcium 58.3mg; iron 3.1mg; magnesium 134.7mg; potassium 967.9mg; sodium 312.9mg; thiamin 0.3mg.
Exchanges:

5 fat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable
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Reviews (2)

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2 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 1
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
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Charlotte Tressler
Rating: 5 stars
08/03/2019
This was easy and delicious. I served it on a bed of greens. Read More
georgesfamilynova@gmail.com
Rating: 4 stars
07/04/2019
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. Read More
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