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Avocado Quinoa Salad
This healthy quinoa salad tossed with fresh avocado and tomatoes in a lime vinaigrette is light and delicious.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 30m⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Carrie's Experimental Kitchen📖 carriesexperimentalkitchen
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- saucepan
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Start by adding the water to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the quinoa; then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for approximately ⏱️ 10-15 minutes or until the water has evaporated.
water2 cupsquinoa (rinsed)1 cup
2
Allow the quinoa to cool completely; approximately ⏱️ 1 hour; then fluff with a fork.
quinoa (rinsed)1 cup
3
Add the quinoa to a bowl; then add the avocado, garlic, tomatoes, lime zest and juice and oil; mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
quinoa (rinsed)1 cupavocado (peeled and diced)1minced garlic1 tablespoonlime (zest and juice01
Nutrition Facts
calories
175 kcal
fat Content
11.1 g
serving Size
1 g
fiber Content
3.2 g
sugar Content
0.5 g
sodium Content
4 mg
protein Content
3.7 g
carbohydrate Content
17 g
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