Quinoa Salad: A Lighter, Healthier Meal Choice

Experience the Delight of Healthy Eating with our Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Quinoa Salad: A Lighter, Healthier Meal Choice

This blog post introduces a fabulous dish that is not only delicious, but also health-focused. Today, we delve into the preparation of a vibrant and flavorsome Quinoa Salad dish. This recipe goes beyond just proving that healthier choices can be full of flavor, it assures a fun experience in the kitchen.

Vegetarian Gluten Free Healthy Low calorie Dairy free Low carbs
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories Fat Saturates Sugars Salt Protein Carbs Fibre
220 8g 1g 5g 0.2g 8g 30g 5g

Nutrition: The above table indicates nutritional intake per serving for an adult.

Ingredients:

    • 1 cup Quinoa
    • 2 cups Water
    • 1 Cucumber, diced
    • 1 Tomato, diced
    • 1 Avocado, diced
    • 1/2 cup Coriander, chopped
    • 1/2 cup Fresh lime juice
    • Salt, to taste
    • 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Instructions:

    1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain.
    2. Boil water in a saucepan, add the quinoa, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until quinoa is tender.
    3. Once cooked, fluff quinoa with a fork and set it aside to cool.
    4. In a large bowl, mix together the quinoa, cucumber, tomato, and avocado.
    5. Mix the chopped coriander, lime juice, salt and olive oil in a separate bowl to form the dressing.
    6. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss all the ingredients together and serve.
There you have it, a meal that’s packed with nutritional value and filled with vibrant flavors. The mix of creamy avocado, crunchy cucumber, and tangy lime dressing complement the quinoa perfectly. This Quinoa Salad will likely become one of your favored choices whenever you crave a light and nourishing meal.

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