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.
By Hilary Meyer
Updated on June 8, 2018
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Ingredients
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
Directions
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.
Tips
To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
Add other favorite vegetables like beets!
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups calories 414
total carbohydrate 44g
dietary fiber 12g total sugars 4g protein 9g total fat 25g saturated fat 3g vitamin a 722iu vitamin c 22mg folate 156mcg sodium 313mg calcium 58mg iron 3mg magnesium 135mg potassium 968mg