Avocado Quinoa Salad
This Avocado Quinoa Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Bursting with flavors and textures, it combines creamy avocado with nutty quinoa and crunchy veggies, making it a delightful meal or side. It’s not only tasty but also packed with proteins and healthy fats!
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa You can substitute it with couscous or bulgur wheat if you prefer
- 2 ripe avocados Feel free to use guacamole if you're in a hurry
- 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes Grape tomatoes work too!
- 1 cup diced cucumber Zucchini can be a fun substitute!
- ½ cup diced red onion Green onions are great too!
- ½ cup corn Optional, but I recommend it for added sweetness
- 1 lime juiced (Or lemon if you like that tang)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley optional for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer. This removes the bitter coating.
- Step 2: In a medium pot, add the quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring it to a boil over medium heat, then reduce it to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes until all the water is absorbed. Fluff it with a fork once it's done and let it cool.
- Step 3: While the quinoa is cooking, chop your veggies (cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado). If you’re adding corn, feel free to roast it in a pan for 5-7 minutes until golden!
- Step 4: In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa and all those beautiful chopped veggies.
- Step 5: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour this dressing over the quinoa mixture.
- Step 6: Gently mix everything together until it's all coated. Be careful not to mash the avocado too much!
- Step 7: Grab some fresh cilantro or parsley, sprinkle it on top, and voilà! Your Avocado Quinoa Salad is ready to be served!