Best 3 Red Quinoa And Avocado Salad Recipes

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AVOCADO AND RED QUINOA SALAD RECIPE



Avocado and Red Quinoa Salad Recipe image

Provided by G. Stephen Jones

Categories     Salad

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ounces red quinoa (cooked & chilled)
2 ears fresh corn (cooked & kernels removed or 6 ounces frozenthawed)
½ cup scallions (thinly sliced)
1 plum tomato (diced)
1 avocado (diced)
½ cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
¼ cup olive oil (extra virgin )
1 lemon (juice from )
salt & pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Combine the cooked and chilled red quinoa with the corn, cilantro, tomato and scallions in a large bowl.
  • Gently add the diced avocado and stir to combine.
  • Add the extra virgin olive oil and the juice from the lemon. Being as careful as you can so not to mush the avocado, stir everything together.
  • Season with salt and pepper, taste and adjust with more oil, lemon, salt or pepper.

RED QUINOA AND AVOCADO SALAD



Red Quinoa and Avocado Salad image

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

Provided by Gitano

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Avocado Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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 : Calories 311.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 45.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

RED QUINOA AND AVOCADO SALAD



Red Quinoa and Avocado Salad image

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

Provided by Gitano

Categories     Avocado Salad

Time 50m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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 : Calories 311.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 45.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

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