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Quinoa Salad With Avocado

June 8, 2015 by GG 20 Comments

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Our Quinoa Salad With Avocado is such an easy side dish recipe. A homemade citrus dressing, fresh basil and the creamy avocado combine to make this avocado quinoa a delicious addition any summer meal.

Add Lemon Basil Avocado Quinoa to your next meal for a punch of nutrition along with deliciousness. An easy side dish bursting with the fresh flavors of avocado, lemon and basil, this quinoa recipe will compliment any meal.

Quinoa and avocado salad

Avocado, the good fat. Quinoa, the mother of all grains. Together they give you a punch of nutrition! 

Avocados are a nutrient dense fruit filled with almost 20 essential nutrients including fiber, potassium and minerals.

Quinoa, referred to as a grain, is actually an edible seed also packed with protein, fiber and minerals. Thought to be sacred as far back as in the Inca Empire, quinoa recently became trendy as a “super food”.

Enjoy a serving of quinoa and avocado salad on Meatless Monday with tofu or top with cooked chicken, shrimp or beef and make it your main meal.

Either way I guarantee you’ll be coming back for seconds!

Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips

  • Substitute orzo for the quinoa
  • Make it with lime or orange
  • Substitute fresh parsley for the fresh basil

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Ingredients you will need to make this recipe

  • quinoa
  • frozen peas
  • olive oil
  • lemon
  • kosher salt
  • pepper
  • avocado
  • fresh basil

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Add Lemon Basil Avocado Quinoa to your next meal for a punch of nutrition along with deliciousness. A quick and easy side dish that will compliment any meal. #quinoa #avocado #sidedish #easyrecipe #familyfavorite #swirlsofflavor
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Quinoa Salad With Avocado
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 
Our Quinoa Salad With Avocado is such an easy side dish recipe. A homemade citrus dressing, fresh basil and the super food avocado combine to make this avocado quinoa a delicious addition any summer meal.
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: avocado quinoa salad, quinoa salad with avocado
Servings: 6
Calories: 242 kcal
Author: Gwynn Galvin
Ingredients
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 cup frozen peas , thawed
  • 3 Tbs. olive oil , preferably extra virgin
  • 3 Tbs. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest
  • 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 avocado , chopped, 1 cup
  • 3 Tbs. thinly sliced fresh basil
Instructions
  1. In medium saucepot bring 2 cups water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add quinoa. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until water has been absorbed, 12-15 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat. Using a fork, fluff up quinoa and then stir in peas. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Uncover and cool slightly.
  3. Meanwhile, in serving dish combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, kosher salt and pepper until blended.
  4. Stir in quinoa mixture, avocado and basil, gently tossing until evenly coated. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Recipe Notes

Makes 5 cups.

Nutrition Facts
Quinoa Salad With Avocado
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 244mg11%
Potassium 389mg11%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 287IU6%
Vitamin C 17mg21%
Calcium 25mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
First Published: June 8, 2015… Last Updated: August 12, 2020

 

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Comments

  1. Anita says

    July 29, 2020 at 9:36 am

    This was very delicious! So bright & flavorful! Omitted peas because I’m not a fan of them. Thanks for the delicious recipe. Leftovers made a yummy breakfast.

  2. GG says

    July 29, 2020 at 10:21 am

    Hi Anita, I’m so happy that you enjoyed my recipe! And the beauty of cooking is that you can personalize a recipe and make it your own, hold the peas! Thank you for stopping by. I truly appreciate that you are here at Swirls. Savor The Moments, Gwynn

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