Quinoa Salad With Avocado Mayo Recipes

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GREEN GRAPE AND AVOCADO QUINOA SALAD



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Zest and juice of 1 lime
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
4 cups cooked quinoa, cooled
2 cups green grapes, halved
1 1/2 cups diced cucumbers
1/2 cup fresh mint, roughly chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
4 scallions, white and light green parts, sliced
1 avocado, diced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together lime zest, lime juice and olive oil. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss the quinoa, grapes, cucumbers, mint, parsley, scallions and avocados together with the dressing. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

QUINOA AVOCADO SALAD



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Protein-packed quinoa pairs with creamy avocado in this refreshing grain salad. It's the perfect make-ahead side dish to bring on a picnic or take to a potluck. Or pack it for lunch or enjoy it as a light dinner.

Provided by Hilary Meyer

Categories     Healthy Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons avocado oil
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
3 cups cooked quinoa, cooled
2 medium avocados, chopped
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup diced cucumber
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 scallion, sliced

Steps:

  • Whisk lime juice, oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add quinoa, avocados, tomatoes, cucumber, cilantro and scallion; stir gently until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 11.7 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 312.9 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

QUINOA SALAD WITH AVOCADO MAYO



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Easy to put together and full of flavour, this healthy lunch option proides iron, folate, vitamin C and fibre. Make it vegetarian by leaving out the chicken

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Supper

Time 28m

Number Of Ingredients 12

70g quinoa
75g avocado , halved and stoned
1 small garlic clove , finely grated
½ tsp mustard powder
1 lemon , juiced and half zested
198g can sweetcorn , drained
160g cherry tomatoes , halved
2 x 5cm chunks cucumber , diced
2 spring onions , finely sliced
2 tbsp chopped mint
2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
100g cooked chicken (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the quinoa in a pan of boiling water and simmer for about 18 mins until the grains burst. Tip into a sieve and rinse under cold water.
  • Meanwhile, scoop the avocado into a bowl and add the garlic, mustard and 2 tbsp lemon juice, then blitz with a hand blender or in a food processor until smooth. Add 1-2 tbsp cold water if it's too thick.
  • Stir the lemon zest into the quinoa, along with the corn, salad vegetables, mint and pumpkin seeds, then flavour with a little more lemon juice. Tip onto plates or into containers. Top with the chicken, if using, and spoon over the avocado mayo.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 30 grams protein, Sodium 0.13 milligram of sodium

AVOCADO TOMATO SALAD WITH QUINOA



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A fresh, light, and healthy salad, delicious to eat and pretty to look at! You can add your favorite salad veggies and create your own twist. This has become my favorite way to eat quinoa. Adjust ingredients as desired to suit your taste.

Provided by Marlene Lewis

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Salad:
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 medium avocados, chopped
3 stalks celery, diced
4 stalks green onions, diced
¼ cup cooked quinoa, or more to taste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon agave syrup
½ teaspoon soy sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes, avocados, celery, green onions, cooked quinoa, and cilantro for salad in a bowl.
  • Mix lemon juice, agave, soy sauce, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Pour over salad and toss to coat.
  • Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. After that the avocados get a bit mushy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 76.6 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

QUINOA SALAD WITH MANGO AND AVACADO



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Make and share this Quinoa Salad With Mango and Avacado recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Paris D

Categories     Grains

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups quinoa
3 cups water
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 shallot, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small mango, peeled and diced (or 1/2 large mango)
1 small avocado, peeled and diced
2 scallions, thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Put quinoa, water, and 3/4 teaspoons salt into a saucepan and set over high heat. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until all the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, honey, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add the shallot and stir. Let sit 10 minutes, then whisk in the olive oil.
  • When the quinoa has absorbed all the water, uncover the pot and continue stirring the grains over the heat until they are dry and fluffy. Transfer to a serving bowl and toss to cool and fluff the quinoa. Add the mango, avocado, and scallions and toss together. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss again. Sprinkle with feta cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 8.3, Sodium 330.2, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 7, Protein 6.7

RED QUINOA AND AVOCADO SALAD



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A tasty combination of quinoa, avocado, cumin, and lime juice with fresh veggies for a delicious meal!

Provided by Gitano

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Avocado Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

⅓ cup red quinoa
⅔ cup water
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup diced cucumber
¼ cup diced red onion
2 tablespoons lime juice
½ teaspoon ground cumin seed
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups baby spinach leaves
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced

Steps:

  • Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Spread into a mixing bowl, and refrigerate until cold.
  • Once the quinoa has chilled, gently stir in the tomatoes, cucumber, and onion. Season with lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Divide the spinach leaves onto salad plates, and top with the quinoa salad. Garnish with the avocado slices to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 45.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

AVOCADO QUINOA POWER SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: water, salt, quinoa, fresh spinach, large cucumber, roma tomatoes, ripe avocados, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, pepper

Provided by Chris Salicrup

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups water
salt, to taste
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
1 large cucumber, diced
4 roma tomatoes, diced
2 ripe avocados, pits removed and diced
1 lemon, juiced
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the water and a pinch of salt to a boil. Add the quinoa, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Transfer to a medium bowl to cool to room temperature, then fluff the quinoa.
  • Refrigerate the quinoa for 20 minutes.
  • Add the spinach, cucumber, tomatoes, and avocado to the bowl of quinoa and mix to combine.
  • Add the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 4 grams

TUNA, AVOCADO & QUINOA SALAD



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A high protein meal with healthy fats from the avocado. This is the perfect salad to revive you after a morning workout and keep you going 'til lunch

Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

100g quinoa
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
juice 1 lemon
½ tbsp white wine vinegar
120g can tuna, drained
1 avocado, stoned, peeled and cut into chunks
200g cherry tomatoes on the vine, halved
50g feta, crumbled
50g baby spinach
2 tbsp mixed seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Rinse the quinoa under cold water. Tip into a saucepan, cover with water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 mins until the grains have swollen but still have some bite. Drain, then transfer to a bowl to cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, in a jug, combine the oil, lemon juice and vinegar with some seasoning.
  • Once the quinoa has cooled, mix with the dressing and all the remaining ingredients and season. Divide between plates or lunchboxes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663 calories, Fat 44 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium

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