Quinoa Spinach Salad With Avocado Food

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SPINACH QUINOA SALAD



Spinach Quinoa Salad image

This Spinach Quinoa Salad recipe is full of rich healthy foods like cucumber, red bell pepper, avocado, and onion. Quinoa is packed with protein and the spinach has tons of antioxidants. This recipe is topped with a lemon Dijon vinaigrette.

Provided by Christy Denney

Categories     Salad

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup quinoa
1 1/3 cups water
5 ounces baby spinach (about 5 cups)
1 avocado (pitted and diced)
2/3 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup red bell pepper strips
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 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. Cool.
  • Top spinach with quinoa, avocado, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and feta cheese.
  • Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper. Pour dressing (or toss) over salad right before serving.

QUINOA SPINACH SALAD WITH AVOCADO



Quinoa Spinach Salad with Avocado image

Chopped spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, currants and avocado combine with healthy quinoa are tossed in a light lemon juice and olive oil dressing for this bright salad.

Provided by Sandra Flegg

Categories     Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups cooked quinoa
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1 tomato, diced
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1 avocado, chopped
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup dried currants
1 clove minced garlic
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. sea salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place quinoa in sieve and rinse well under cold water.
  • Combine 1 cup of quinoa with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 to 18 minutes or until water has been absorbed. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • p id="instruction-step-3">3. Chop spinach, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and cucumber.
  • id="instruction-step-4">4. Mince garlic and combine with other chopped veggies.
  • id="instruction-step-5">5. Add currants to vegetable mixture along with the cooked quinoa and feta cheese. Dressing
  • d="instruction-step-6">6. In a mason jar or glass bowl, mix lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Whisk well to mix all ingredients.
  • d="instruction-step-7">7. Pour dressing over quinoa and vegetables and mix well.
  • ="instruction-step-8">8. Chill at least 30 minutes before serving. Salad may be kept in refrigerator for up to three days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Sugar 5.8 g, Sodium 169 mg, Fat 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 6.6 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg

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

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

RED QUINOA AND AVOCADO SALAD



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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

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