Quinoa Avocado Salad Food

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QUINOA AVOCADO SALAD



Quinoa Avocado Salad image

Protein-packed quinoa pairs with creamy avocado in this refreshing grain salad. It's the perfect make-ahead side dish to bring on a picnic or take to a potluck. Or pack it for lunch or enjoy it as a light dinner.

Provided by Hilary Meyer

Categories     Healthy Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons avocado oil
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
3 cups cooked quinoa, cooled
2 medium avocados, chopped
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup diced cucumber
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 scallion, sliced

Steps:

  • Whisk lime juice, oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add quinoa, avocados, tomatoes, cucumber, cilantro and scallion; stir gently until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 11.7 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 312.9 mg, Sugar 4.4 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     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

AVOCADO QUINOA POWER SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Avocado Quinoa Power Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: water, salt, quinoa, fresh spinach, large cucumber, roma tomatoes, ripe avocados, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, pepper

Provided by Chris Salicrup

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups water
salt, to taste
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
1 large cucumber, diced
4 roma tomatoes, diced
2 ripe avocados, pits removed and diced
1 lemon, juiced
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the water and a pinch of salt to a boil. Add the quinoa, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Transfer to a medium bowl to cool to room temperature, then fluff the quinoa.
  • Refrigerate the quinoa for 20 minutes.
  • Add the spinach, cucumber, tomatoes, and avocado to the bowl of quinoa and mix to combine.
  • Add the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 4 grams

CALIFORNIA QUINOA & AVOCADO SALAD



California quinoa & avocado salad image

The tahini and avocado combo in this dressing is totally addictive. If you have ripe avocados to use up, this is a winning recipe

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Dinner, Lunch

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 18

250g butternut squash , chopped into small chunks
2 tbsp olive oil or rapeseed oil
120g pack thin-stemmed broccoli , cut into small pieces
250g pouch cooked quinoa
small handful coriander , leaves picked and chopped
small handful mint , leaves picked and chopped
4 spring onions , finely sliced on an angle
50g pomegranate seeds
20g pistachios , roughly chopped
1 small ripe avocado
juice ½ lemon
handful sprouts (alfalfa or china rose sprouts are nice) or baby herb leaves
1 tbsp tahini
½ small ripe avocado , stoned, peeled and roughly chopped
small handful coriander , leaves picked
small handful mint , leaves picked
zest and juice ½ lemon
2 tsp clear honey or maple syrup

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and line a baking tray with parchment. Tip the butternut squash onto the tray, drizzle with 2 tsp oil and season well. Roast for 20 mins, then push the squash to one end of the tray, add the broccoli to the other end and drizzle with 1 tsp oil. Season and roast for 10 mins more.
  • Meanwhile, make the dressing. Put all the ingredients in the small bowl of a food processor, add 1 tbsp water and a pinch of salt. Blitz to make a loose dressing, adding a little more water if necessary.
  • Squeeze the pouch of quinoa to separate the grains, then tip into a large bowl. Add the herbs, spring onions, pomegranate seeds and pistachios. Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil, season and toss everything together. Add the roasted veg too.
  • Divide the salad between two plates and drizzle over the dressing. Halve the avocado and remove the stone, then slide a dessertspoon between the skin and flesh to remove it in one piece. Place on a chopping board, rounded side up, and thinly slice. Squeeze over the lemon juice, then slide a knife underneath and lift half the avocado onto each salad. Top with the sprouts and grind over a little pepper, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 740 calories, Fat 44 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 59 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 17 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

PERUVIAN CHICKEN, AVOCADO & QUINOA SALAD



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Fed up with pasta salad? This gluten-free alternative is packed with lean protein from the chicken, and healthy, heart-friendly fats from the avocado

Provided by Justine Pattison

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

50g uncooked quinoa
100g frozen sweetcorn
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
75g cherry tomatoes , quartered
small pack coriander , leaves roughly chopped
2 spring onions , trimmed and finely sliced
zest and juice 1 lime
1/2 long red chilli , finely chopped (deseeded if you don't like it too hot)
1 ripe but firm avocado
200g skinless, cold, cooked roast chicken , cut into chunky pieces

Steps:

  • Half-fill a medium pan with water and bring to the boil. Rinse the quinoa in a fine sieve, then add to the water, stir well and simmer for 12 mins or until just tender.
  • While the quinoa is cooking, put the sweetcorn in a dry frying pan over a medium-high heat. Cook for 5 mins, turning every now and then, until defrosted and lightly toasted. Set aside.
  • Rinse the cooked quinoa in a sieve under cold water, then press hard with a serving spoon to remove excess water.
  • Tip the quinoa into a bowl and toss with the olive oil, sweetcorn, tomatoes, coriander, spring onions, lime zest and chilli. Season well with black pepper.
  • Halve and stone the avocado. Scoop out the flesh with a large metal spoon, cut into slices and combine with the lime juice. Add the chicken pieces and avocado to the salad and toss gently together before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 calories, Fat 29 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

QUINOA SALAD WITH AVOCADO MAYO



Quinoa salad with avocado mayo image

Easy to put together and full of flavour, this healthy lunch option proides iron, folate, vitamin C and fibre. Make it vegetarian by leaving out the chicken

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Supper

Time 28m

Number Of Ingredients 12

70g quinoa
75g avocado , halved and stoned
1 small garlic clove , finely grated
½ tsp mustard powder
1 lemon , juiced and half zested
198g can sweetcorn , drained
160g cherry tomatoes , halved
2 x 5cm chunks cucumber , diced
2 spring onions , finely sliced
2 tbsp chopped mint
2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
100g cooked chicken (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the quinoa in a pan of boiling water and simmer for about 18 mins until the grains burst. Tip into a sieve and rinse under cold water.
  • Meanwhile, scoop the avocado into a bowl and add the garlic, mustard and 2 tbsp lemon juice, then blitz with a hand blender or in a food processor until smooth. Add 1-2 tbsp cold water if it's too thick.
  • Stir the lemon zest into the quinoa, along with the corn, salad vegetables, mint and pumpkin seeds, then flavour with a little more lemon juice. Tip onto plates or into containers. Top with the chicken, if using, and spoon over the avocado mayo.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 30 grams protein, Sodium 0.13 milligram of sodium

KALE, QUINOA, AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH LEMON DIJON VINAIGRETTE



Kale, Quinoa, and Avocado Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette image

Steaming the kale removes some of the bitterness. The salad dressing ties all the flavors together. A quartet of super foods (kale, quinoa, avocado, and olive oil) make this a healthy meal!

Provided by Stephanie Ford

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

⅔ cup quinoa
1 ⅓ cups water
1 bunch kale, torn into bite-sized pieces
½ avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
½ cup chopped cucumber
⅓ cup chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
¾ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring the quinoa and 1 1/3 cup water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Place kale in a steamer basket over 1 inch of boiling water in a saucepan. Cover saucepan with a lid and steam kale until hot, about 45 seconds; transfer to a large plate. Top kale with quinoa, avocado, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and feta cheese.
  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until the oil emulsifies into the dressing; pour over the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.4 g, Cholesterol 2.1 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 552.1 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

TUNA, AVOCADO & QUINOA SALAD



Tuna, avocado & quinoa salad image

A high protein meal with healthy fats from the avocado. This is the perfect salad to revive you after a morning workout and keep you going 'til lunch

Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

100g quinoa
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
juice 1 lemon
½ tbsp white wine vinegar
120g can tuna, drained
1 avocado, stoned, peeled and cut into chunks
200g cherry tomatoes on the vine, halved
50g feta, crumbled
50g baby spinach
2 tbsp mixed seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Rinse the quinoa under cold water. Tip into a saucepan, cover with water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 mins until the grains have swollen but still have some bite. Drain, then transfer to a bowl to cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, in a jug, combine the oil, lemon juice and vinegar with some seasoning.
  • Once the quinoa has cooled, mix with the dressing and all the remaining ingredients and season. Divide between plates or lunchboxes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663 calories, Fat 44 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium

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