How To Make Quinoa Salad with Avocado Mayo
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water. In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil and add quinoa. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for about 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
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In a small bowl, mash the avocado until smooth. Add lemon juice, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro. Pour the avocado mayo dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
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Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for a few hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Calories : 225kcal
- Total Fat : 9g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 3mg
- Sodium : 155mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 31g
- Dietary Fiber : 7g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 7g
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