Best California Quinoa Avocado Salad Recipes
QUINOA AVOCADO SALAD
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.
Provided by Hilary Meyer
Categories Healthy Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 11.7 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 312.9 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
CALIFORNIA QUINOA & AVOCADO SALAD
The tahini and avocado combo in this dressing is totally addictive. If you have ripe avocados to use up, this is a winning recipe
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Dinner, Lunch
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and line a baking tray with parchment. Tip the butternut squash onto the tray, drizzle with 2 tsp oil and season well. Roast for 20 mins, then push the squash to one end of the tray, add the broccoli to the other end and drizzle with 1 tsp oil. Season and roast for 10 mins more.
- Meanwhile, make the dressing. Put all the ingredients in the small bowl of a food processor, add 1 tbsp water and a pinch of salt. Blitz to make a loose dressing, adding a little more water if necessary.
- Squeeze the pouch of quinoa to separate the grains, then tip into a large bowl. Add the herbs, spring onions, pomegranate seeds and pistachios. Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil, season and toss everything together. Add the roasted veg too.
- Divide the salad between two plates and drizzle over the dressing. Halve the avocado and remove the stone, then slide a dessertspoon between the skin and flesh to remove it in one piece. Place on a chopping board, rounded side up, and thinly slice. Squeeze over the lemon juice, then slide a knife underneath and lift half the avocado onto each salad. Top with the sprouts and grind over a little pepper, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 740 calories, Fat 44 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 59 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 17 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium
AVOCADO & GARBANZO BEAN QUINOA SALAD
This delicious quinoa avocado salad is high in protein and holds well in the fridge for a few days. If you make it ahead, add avocados and tomatoes right before serving. -Elizabeth Bennett, Seattle, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook quinoa according to package directions; transfer to a large bowl and cool slightly., Add beans, tomatoes, cheese, avocado and green onions to quinoa; gently stir to combine. In a small bowl, whisk the first 5 dressing ingredients. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Drizzle over salad; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
AVOCADO QUINOA POWER SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: water, salt, quinoa, fresh spinach, large cucumber, roma tomatoes, ripe avocados, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, pepper
Provided by Chris Salicrup
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring the water and a pinch of salt to a boil. Add the quinoa, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Transfer to a medium bowl to cool to room temperature, then fluff the quinoa.
- Refrigerate the quinoa for 20 minutes.
- Add the spinach, cucumber, tomatoes, and avocado to the bowl of quinoa and mix to combine.
- Add the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 4 grams
CALIFORNIA AVOCADO SALAD
Spread a little sunshine with this easy salad. Just four ingredients drizzled with Orange Yogurt Dressing and you have a light lunch or a pretty side to serve with dinner. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Arrange oranges and avocados on a platter; sprinkle with pine nuts and rosemary. Drizzle dressing over salad. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges
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