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Zesty Avocado Lime Quinoa Salad

This Zesty Avocado Lime Quinoa Salad is a refreshing meal bursting with flavor. Perfect for a light lunch or a healthy dinner, it combines fluffy quinoa with creamy avocado, tangy lime, and vibrant vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Quinoa
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
For the Salad
  • 1 medium avocado diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 medium lime juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Cooking the Quinoa
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the water is absorbed.
  3. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and then let it cool.
Preparing the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro.
  2. Add the cooled quinoa to the bowl and gently mix the ingredients together.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serving
  1. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your refreshing Zesty Avocado Lime Quinoa Salad!

Notes

For added protein, consider mixing in some black beans or grilled chicken. This salad can be made a few hours in advance; however, for the best texture, add the avocado right before serving to prevent browning.