Quinoa Salad With Avocado
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.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: avocado quinoa salad, quinoa salad with avocado
Servings: 6
Calories: 242kcal
- 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
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.
Remove from heat. Using a fork, fluff up quinoa and then stir in peas. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Uncover and cool slightly.
Meanwhile, in serving dish combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, kosher salt and pepper until blended.
Stir in quinoa mixture, avocado and basil, gently tossing until evenly coated. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 244mg | Potassium: 389mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 287IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg