Description
This fresh quinoa salad with avocado is light, healthy, and full of vibrant Mediterranean flavors. It combines fluffy quinoa, creamy avocado, crisp vegetables, and a bright lemon dressing for a nourishing and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water.
- Bring water to a boil and add quinoa.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
- Combine quinoa with tomatoes, cucumber, and onion.
- Add parsley, olive oil, and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Gently fold in avocado and serve.
Notes
Always let quinoa cool before mixing. Add avocado last to keep it fresh. You can add feta cheese or grilled chicken for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg