Red Quinoa and Avocado Salad

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This quinoa avocado salad is flavored with cumin and lime juice for a delicious, veggie-packed meal.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

  • cup water

  • cup red quinoa

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • ½ cup diced cucumber

  • ¼ cup diced red onion

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin seed

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves

  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced

Directions

  1. Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Spread into a medium bowl and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.

  2. Stir tomatoes, cucumber, and onion into cooled quinoa in the bowl. Season with lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.

  3. Divide spinach leaves onto 2 plates and top with quinoa salad. Garnish with avocado to serve.

Tips

Rinse quinoa thoroughly before cooking to remove the bitter coating.

You can use regular quinoa instead of red quinoa (they taste the same).

You can find quinoa in the organic or bulk food sections of most grocery stores.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

311 Calories
17g Fat
37g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 311
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Sodium 46mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 12g 41%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 40mg 44%
Calcium 65mg 5%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 928mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.