Red Quinoa and Avocado Salad

Name: Red Quinoa and Avocado Salad recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2 salads
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: ⅓ cup red quinoa; ⅔ cup water; 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

by Julie Sanchez 1 year ago

4.6 (10)

15 minutes

311.2 kcal

37.1 g carbs

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Description

A tasty combination of quinoa, avocado, cumin, and lime juice with fresh veggies for a delicious meal!

Ingredients

⅓ cup red quinoa
⅔ cup water
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

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts

serving: 2 salads

calories: 311.2 kcal

carbohydrates: 37.1 g

protein: 8.1 g

saturated fat: 2.2 g

sodium: 45.8 mg

fiber: 11.5 g

sugar: 2.5 g