Healthy Recipes Healthy Salad Recipes Quinoa Avocado Salad 4.3 (3) 3 Reviews 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 Hilary Meyer Instagram Hilary Meyer is a freelance recipe developer, tester and content creator. She has a bachelor's degree in anthropology from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Culinary Arts degree from the New England Culinary Institute. Hilary started working in the EatingWell test kitchen in 2006 before becoming an editor. She left for New York City in 2014, but eventually returned home to Vermont where she belongs. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 8, 2018 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free High Fiber Low Sodium Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 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 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. Tips To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 4 hours. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 414 Calories 25g Fat 44g Carbs 9g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 414 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 44g 16% Dietary Fiber 12g 42% Total Sugars 4g Protein 9g 18% Total Fat 25g 32% Saturated Fat 3g 17% Vitamin A 722IU 14% Vitamin C 22mg 24% Folate 156mcg 39% Sodium 313mg 14% Calcium 58mg 4% Iron 3mg 17% Magnesium 135mg 32% Potassium 968mg 21% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved