Quinoa Avocado Salad
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- 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
View full nutritional breakdown of Quinoa Avocado Salad calories by ingredient
Introduction
Avocado, tomato, and spinach make this a power salad. Avocado, tomato, and spinach make this a power salad.Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
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1 cup quinoa
2 medium avocados
8 oz. cherry tomatoes
3 oz. spinach
3 medium scallions, chopped
Dressing:
2 cloves garlic
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 dash salt
1 dash black pepper
Directions
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.