Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Quinoa Avocado Salad is for Salad.

Quinoa Avocado Salad takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Quinoa Avocado Salad takes 20 minutes to cook.

Quinoa Avocado Salad makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Quinoa Avocado Salad are:

1 cup quinoa
2 medium avocados
8 oz. cherry tomatoes
3 oz. spinach
3 medium scallions, chopped
Dressing:
2 cloves garlic
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 dash salt
1 dash black pepper

Here is how you make Quinoa Avocado Salad:

Cook the quinoa according to package directions.Meanwhile, make the dressing: in a small bowl whisk together ingredients and set aside.Roughly chop the spinach and place in a large bowl.Slice the green onions, halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the avocado.When quinoa is done cooking, add it to the large bowl with spinach and toss. The heat from the quinoa will lightly wilt the spinach.Add the green onions, tomatoes, and dressing. Stir to combine.Add the avocado and lightly toss.Serve immediately or refrigerate to let flavors blend more.Serving Size: Makes 4 servingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user THERESDOUG.

The nutritional information for Quinoa Avocado Salad is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 472.0

• Total Fat: 27.4 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 137.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 50.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 12.6 g
• Protein: 11.2 g

The dietary needs meet for Quinoa Avocado Salad is Gluten Free