Name: Quinoa Avocado Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons avocado oil; 0.75 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 3 cups cooked quinoa, cooled; 2 medium avocados, chopped; 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved; 1 cup diced cucumber; 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 scallion, sliced

Quinoa Avocado Salad

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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

Updated on June 8, 2018

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free High Fiber Low Sodium Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian

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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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

414	Calories
25g	Fat
44g	Carbs
9g	Protein

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.