This quinoa avocado salad is flavored with cumin and lime juice for a delicious, veggie-packed meal.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup water
- 1/3 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
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
Stir tomatoes, cucumber, and onion into cooled quinoa in the bowl. Season with lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
Step 3
Divide spinach leaves onto 2 plates and top with quinoa salad. Garnish with avocado to serve.
Tips
Rinse quinoa thoroughly before cooking to remove the bitter coating.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
Calories 311 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat17g | 22% |
Saturated Fat2g | 11% |
Sodium46mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate37g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber12g | 41% |
Total Sugars3g | |
Protein8g | |
Vitamin C40mg | 199% |
Calcium65mg | 5% |
Iron2mg | 12% |
Potassium928mg | 20% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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