This is a super simple and no fuss white quinoa and avocado salad. Just a few ingredients for a nutritious lunch or side dish. Quinoa is a gluten free grain like seed that is easy to digest. It is considered a superfood because of its high protein content as well as being a good source of fiber, magnesium, and calcium. Avocados contain essential fatty acids which are considered to be good fats.
Quinoa and Avocado Salad
Author: Thyme and Berry
Recipe type: Salad
Serves: 2-3
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Cup of Organic White Quinoa
- 2 Cups of Water or Vegetable Stock
- Dash of Salt
- Dash of Pepper
- Optional: Tomatoes
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil In a Sautee Pan On Medium Heat
- Add Quinoa and Stir until Lightly Toasted
- Add Dash of Saltand Pepper to taste and Stir
- Add 2 cups of Water or Vegetable Stock
- Allow to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes on Medium Low Heat
- Dice Avocado
- Once Quinoa is Done Add Diced Avocado and Tomatoes Optional
Notes
You may add any other vegetables or dressing to the quinoa before plating.
Items Used:
1. Olive Oil
5. Avocados
6. Tomatoes (Optional)
7. Avocado Saver Holder (Optional)
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Yum! Making tonight 😀
That sounds so good. I am looking forward to making this healthy meal for lunch 🙂
I’d try this out. I do love my avocados.
I really love avocado! I normally just eat it plain, on toast or in salads – I’ve never really make a dish with it. They’re starting to go out of season here, but maybe I can give this a try before I stop purchasing them.
Wow, I’m trying this one of these days. I hope I can find Quinoa in the stores here. 😉
I’ve never tried quinoa but I love avocado! I am pinning this to try.
2 of my favorite things combined! I don’t cook very often, but I will definitely give this recipe a try!
This looks so healthy… My husband love quinoa . Am gonna make this for him fo sure
Avocado has a lot of benefits. I am searching for some foods to combine with and glad I came over this post. I need to check the Quinoa if available in the nearest grocery.
It’s really easy to make! It’s a simple recipe and I would love to make it one of these days. I love how versatile avocado and quinoa is!
Love that you toasted the quinoa prior to cooking it! I have never thought of that! Thanks for the awesome tip!
This looks like a simple and really delicious recipe! I iam always looking for new quinoa recipes, so adding this to my list. Thanks!
This looks delicious! We love quinoa and we definitely incorporate this into our meals with some fried plantains and kidney beans. YUM!
Anything avocado. Count me in.this looks so healthy. Now let me look for someone i’ll force to make this
The Quinoa and Avocado Salad looks good! I am not too keen on avocados, but I think if it is altogether like this I will like it.
I haven’t tried this before but looks easy and yummy. I should try this at home. Thanks for the recipe
this looks healthy and delicious at the same time. Now I have more dishes to do with avocados
I love simple recipes! I know a lot of people that would love it if I served this.
The beauty lies in its simplicity. Just a purely satisfying salad that can be enjoyed as it is or provide a base for other ingredients too.