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Red quinoa and avocado salad

Recipe Information

Description:
Red quinoa and avocado salad is a delicious Mexican recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 5 minutes of prep time and about 15 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 20 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 2 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 2
Preparation Time 5 Minutes
Cook Time 15 Minutes
Total Time 20 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Avocado; Quinoa
Category Fruit; Rice & Grains
Meal Lunch; Dinner; Snack
Type Appetizer; Side Dish
Subtype Salad
Cuisine Mexican; Latin American
Cook Method Boiling
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup red quinoa

  • 2/3 cup water

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1/2 cup cucumber, diced

  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • 1/2 teaspoon groun cumin

  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves

  • 1 avocado, sliced

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

  • In a saucepan, bring the quinoa and water to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and let quinoa simmer 15 minutes or until tender and water has been absorbed.

  • Transfer to a bowl and let cool in the refrigerator. Gently mix in the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, lime juice, cumin, salt and pepper.

  • Serve on spinach leaves and garnish with avocado slices.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 311 cal

  • Total fat: 17g

  • Cholesterol: 0mg

  • Sodium: 240mg

  • Carbohydrate: 37g

  • Fiber: 12g

  • Protein: 8g