Avocado Quinoa Salad

Healthy Meal Vegan & Gluten-Free Quick & Easy

A fresh, light, and delicious quinoa salad loaded with creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a zesty lime dressing. It's the perfect healthy lunch or side dish.

Ingredients

• Cooked Quinoa – 2 cups
• Avocado (diced) – 2 large
• Cherry Tomatoes (halved) – 1 cup
• Cucumber (diced) – 1 cup
• Red Onion (finely chopped) – 1/4 cup
• Fresh Cilantro (chopped) – 1/4 cup

For the dressing:

• Olive Oil – 3 tbsp
• Lime Juice – 2 tbsp
• Salt & Black Pepper – to taste

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yields: 4 servings

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Method

1. Prepare the Quinoa: Cook quinoa according to package directions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and let it cool completely.
2. Chop Vegetables: While the quinoa is cooling, dice the avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Chop the fresh cilantro.
3. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
4. Combine: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled quinoa, diced vegetables, and fresh cilantro.
5. Toss and Serve: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are well coated. Serve immediately or chill for a bit to let the flavors meld.

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