SPINACH QUINOA SALAD
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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