Description
A nutritious and easy-to-make power salad packed with quinoa, spinach, avocado, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a healthy meal or side dish.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water.
- In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, chopped spinach, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cucumber.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use tri-color quinoa for added texture and color.
- For extra protein, add chickpeas or grilled chicken.
- Lemon juice helps prevent the avocado from browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg