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This Quinoa Avocado Salad is ridiculously healthy and tastes great on its own. Add in some Lime Cilantro Dressing and it becomes a keeper!! Buen Provecho. mexicanplease.com
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Quinoa Avocado Salad with Lime-Cilantro Dressing

This Quinoa Avocado salad is good even without the dressing. Adding in a tart Lime-Cilantro dressing takes it to another level.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 3
Calories: 438kcal
Author: Patrick Calhoun | Mexican Please

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa (2+ cups cooked)
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1 Roma tomato
  • 1 cup chopped spinach
  • Cotija cheese (or Feta)

Lime Cilantro Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • juice of 1 lime (1Tablespoon+)
  • 1/2 jalapeno pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 10-15 sprigs cilantro

Instructions

  • If you are cooking the quinoa, rinse 1 cup quinoa and add to a saucepan along with 2 cups water (or stock) and 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer until the liquid is absorbed, 10-12 minutes
  • Set quinoa aside and if serving soon, put it in the fridge to cool it down
  • Meanwhile, finely chop half an avocado, 1 Roma tomato, and 1 cup spinach
  • For the dressing, add 1/4 cup olive oil to a blender or food processor along with the juice of 1 lime, 1/2 jalapeno pepper, 1 garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 10-15 sprigs cilantro
  • Pulse blend and taste for heat and seasoning. If desired, you can a bit more jalapeno or salt
  • Combine the quinoa, tomato, avocado and spinach in a bowl.
  • Garnish with cheese (Cotija!) and additional avocado if you want
  • Drizzle Lime-Cilantro dressing over the top

Notes

This tastes best when the quinoa is chilled. If you are cooking the quinoa you can put it in the fridge for a bit before serving.
You've also got the option of blending any remaining avocado into the dressing. This creates a creamier, less tart dressing that is equally delicious.

Nutrition

Calories: 438kcal