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Guacamole Quinoa Salad Recipe

Refreshing, crisp, and delicious, this guacamole quinoa salad is a must-try! Not only is it vegan and dairy-free, but it's also gluten- and nut-free, making it the ideal salad to take along to your next potluck!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 2
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup quinoa uncooked
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1/4 medium cucumber chopped
  • 1/4 bell pepper chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped red onion
  • 1/2 avocados peeled and chopped
  • 1/4 cup grape tomatoes haved
  • optional other vegetables
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 clove garlic pressed or minced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Under running water, rinse the quinoa in a large fine-meshed sieve. Add to a medium saucepan with 2 cups of water.
  • Over medium-high heat, bring to the boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
  • Remove the quinoa from the stove and cover for 5 minutes. Allow to rest so it puffs up.
  • Combine the cucumber, bell pepper, onion, avocado, tomato, and parsley in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic and salt with a small whisk.
  • To the large bowl of vegetables, add the cooled quinoa and dressing. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve immediately or chill for up to 3 hours.

Notes

  • Avocado starts browning after a few hours, so this salad is best served fresh for presentation. If there are any leftovers, store the avocado with its seed/pip as this helps prevent discoloration.

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Net Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 523mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 725IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg