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Avocado Quinoa Salad

A quick and healthy side or make a light lunch or dinner! Avocados tossed with quinoa, cherry tomatoes, red onions, cilantro and lime juice. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free!
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Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 330kcal
Author: MinShien

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 3 medium avocado
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup sliced red onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp lime juice from fresh limes
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a small pot, add 1/2 cup quinoa and 1 cup water. Bring to boil and lower heat. Cover pot and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until quinoa is soft and cooked.
  • While waiting for quinoa to cook, slice avocados, half cherry tomatoes, slice red onions, chop cilantro and juice lime.
  • In a large bowl, add avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, and cooked quinoa. Mix well and add lime juice.
  • Mix and add salt to taste.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 952mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 473IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg
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