Quinoa Avocado Spinach Salad
- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
Ingredients1 cup dry quinoa1 medium avocado1 cup baby spinach8 cherry tomatoes{For the dressing}1-2 cloves garlic, minced (I use 2)2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar2 Tbsp. olive oil1/8 tsp. salt
Cook the quinoa according to package directions.
Meanwhile, make the dressing: in a small bowl whisk together ingredients and set aside.
Roughly chop the spinach and place in a large bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the avocado.
When quinoa is done cooking, add it to the large bowl with spinach and toss. The heat from the quinoa will lightly wilt the spinach.
Add the tomatoes and dressing. Stir to combine.
Add the avocado and lightly toss.
Serve immediately or refrigerate to let flavors blend more.
Serving Size: 4
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GEMINI0917.
Meanwhile, make the dressing: in a small bowl whisk together ingredients and set aside.
Roughly chop the spinach and place in a large bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the avocado.
When quinoa is done cooking, add it to the large bowl with spinach and toss. The heat from the quinoa will lightly wilt the spinach.
Add the tomatoes and dressing. Stir to combine.
Add the avocado and lightly toss.
Serve immediately or refrigerate to let flavors blend more.
Serving Size: 4
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GEMINI0917.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 279.5
- Total Fat: 13.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 7.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 35.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.3 g
- Protein: 7.4 g
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