Avocado Quinoa Power Salad
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Fuel your day with this vibrant Avocado Quinoa Power Salad! Packed with wholesome quinoa, creamy avocado, and crunchy veggies, it's a delicious and nutritious meal that'll keep you satisfied.
Tasty Team
95% would make again
Total Time
55 minutes
55 min
Prep Time
20 minutes
20 min
Cook Time
35 minutes
35 min
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Total Time
55 minutes
55 min
Prep Time
20 minutes
20 min
Cook Time
35 minutes
35 min
Ingredients
for 6 servings
Salad
- 2 cups water (480 mL)
- salt, to taste
- 1 cup quinoa (170 g), rinsed
- 2 cups fresh spinach (80 g), roughly chopped
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 4 roma tomatoes, diced
- 2 ripe avocados, pits removed and diced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- pepper, to taste
Nutrition Info
- Calories 221
- Fat 11g
- Carbs 25g
- Fiber 6g
- Sugar 1g
- Protein 5g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- In a small saucepan, bring the water and a pinch of salt to a boil. Add the quinoa, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Transfer to a medium bowl to cool to room temperature, then fluff the quinoa.
- Refrigerate the quinoa for 20 minutes.
- Add the spinach, cucumber, tomatoes, and avocado to the bowl of quinoa and mix to combine.
- Add the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
- Enjoy!
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