Name: Easter Salad with Quinoa and Avocado Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 2 cups water; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 large avocado, diced; 1 cucumber, diced; 1/2 red onion, sliced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint; 3 tbsp olive oil; 3 tbsp lemon juice; Salt and pepper to taste

Easter Salad with Quinoa and Avocado Recipe

Ivett Clarkson Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Easter Salad with Quinoa and Avocado

A refreshing and healthy salad perfect for the Easter holiday.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1/4 tsp salt
1 large avocado, diced
1 cucumber, diced
1/2 red onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and put it in a medium-sized pot with water and salt.
Heat until boiling, then reduce heat and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until the liquid has been absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, avocado, cucumber, red onion, red bell pepper, parsley, and mint.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories : 339kcal
Total Fat : 21g
Saturated Fat : 3g
Cholesterol : 0mg
Sodium : 153mg
Total Carbohydrates : 33g
Dietary Fiber : 9g
Sugar : 3g
Protein : 8g

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