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Quinoa Avocado Salad

This vegan Quinoa Avocado Salad is made with simple ingredients and a tossed in a tangy dressing. It's a protein-packed salad that works for lunch or dinner
Course Salads
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 305kcal
Author Yumna Jawad

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 2 Persian cucumbers chopped
  • ¼ red onion chopped
  • 2 large ripe avocados chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Dressing

Instructions

  • Place the quinoa in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Toast for 5 minutes, or until the seeds start to make popping sounds. Add the salt and water, bring to a boil, then turn down the heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and keep covered for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and transfer to a large salad bowl to cool.
  • To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, Dijon mustard, oregano, salt and pepper.
  • When the quinoa is cool, add the tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, avocados and cilantro. Pour the dressing on top and stir gently to combine. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

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Notes

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3-4 days in the fridge. If you're not planning to finish the salad all in one day, it's best to add the dressing only to the portion you'll be eating. 
Make Ahead Tips: You can make the dressing up to 1 week in advance and use it when ready for the salad.
Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However you can omit or replace any vegetables that you'd like
Equipment: I love using my Cuisinart Smart Stick hand blender for making dressings. It's quick and easy and gets me the perfect consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Sodium: 418mg | Potassium: 596mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 381IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg