Avocado, Pomegranate, and Quinoa Salad

Avocado, Pomegranate, and Quinoa Salad

by Alyssa Neal 2 years ago
4.5 (10)
15 minutes
224.6 kcal
28.5 g carbs
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Description

This recipe is simple, refreshing, and easy to adapt to suit your specific tastes!

Ingredients
  • 1 ¾ cups water
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 ½ avocados - peeled, pitted, and diced, or more to taste
  • ½ large pomegranate, peeled and seeds separated, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 lemon, juiced
Directions
  1. 1. Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 12 to 15 minutes.
  2. 2. Spread quinoa onto a baking sheet and cool to room temperature, at least 30 minutes.
  3. 3. Transfer quinoa to a large bowl and gently fold in avocado and pomegranate seeds. Drizzle olive oil over quinoa mixture and toss to coat; mix in cilantro and lemon juice.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 6 servings
calories: 224.6 kcal
carbohydrates: 28.5 g
protein: 5.5 g
saturated fat: 1.6 g
sodium: 9.2 mg
fiber: 6.4 g
sugar: 4.3 g