How To Make Avocado and Quinoa Salad
A nutritious and delicious salad with creamy avocado and protein-packed quinoa.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Rinse quinoa in cold water and drain.
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In a large pot, bring water to boil. Add quinoa and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
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In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, diced avocado, red onion, red bell pepper, and cilantro.
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Squeeze lime over the salad and season with salt and pepper.
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Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
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Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 357kcal
- Total Fat : 20g
- Saturated Fat : 3g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 15mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 38g
- Dietary Fiber : 9g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 9g
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