How to Make Red Quinoa and Avocado Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Salads are a great way to incorporate healthy, nutrient-rich ingredients into your diet, and this Red Quinoa and Avocado Salad is no exception. Packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals, this salad is not only delicious but also incredibly good for you. With its vibrant colors and fresh flavors, it's sure to become a staple in your recipe rotation.

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Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup water
  • ⅓ cup red quinoa
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup diced cucumber
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin seed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Spread into a medium bowl and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir tomatoes, cucumber, and onion into cooled quinoa in the bowl. Season with lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
  • Divide spinach leaves onto 2 plates and top with quinoa salad. Garnish with avocado to serve.
  • Nutrition

    311 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 46mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 12g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 40mg
    • Calcium: 65mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 928mg