Quinoa Salad With Avocado Recipe
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.
Servings: 6
Calories: 242kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 cup frozen peas , thawed
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil , preferably extra virgin
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 avocado , chopped, 1 cup
- 3 Tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
Makes 5 cups.
Nutrition
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