Quinoa Avocado Salad
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa2 medium avocados8 oz. cherry tomatoes3 oz. spinach3 medium scallions, choppedDressing:2 cloves garlic2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil1 dash salt1 dash black pepper
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.
Slice the green onions, 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 green onions, tomatoes, and dressing. Stir to combine.
Add the avocado and lightly toss.
Serve immediately or refrigerate to let flavors blend more.
Serving Size: Makes 4 servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user THERESDOUG.
Meanwhile, make the dressing: in a small bowl whisk together ingredients and set aside.
Roughly chop the spinach and place in a large bowl.
Slice the green onions, 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 green onions, tomatoes, and dressing. Stir to combine.
Add the avocado and lightly toss.
Serve immediately or refrigerate to let flavors blend more.
Serving Size: Makes 4 servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user THERESDOUG.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 472.0
- Total Fat: 27.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 137.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 50.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 12.6 g
- Protein: 11.2 g
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