Healthy Quinoa Salad with Avocado & Almonds

in #food7 years ago

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This is a classic in my diet... I love this recipe. It's healthy and delicious at the same time.

Preparation: 20 min
Cooking: 15 min
Servings: 6

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups quinoa (mix of red and regular)
  • 4 + 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • 1 avocado (sliced)
  • 10 olives (cut in small pieces)
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 green onion
  • A few leaves of baby spinach, kale (and dandelion leaves if available)
  • Fresh basil (cut)
  • Nutritional yeast (optional)

Dressing:

  • 3 lemon juice
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
  • Salt
  • Cayenne pepper

Directions

  • Rince quinoa.
  • Cook quinoa in broth in a rice cooker. No rice cooker? Cook it in a sauce pan and wait until it fluffs up, about 15-20 minutes (stirring occasionally).
  • When quinoa is finished cooking, allow to cool slightly.
  • Add avocado, olives, green onion, herbs, and dressing. Stir to combine well.
  • Add more salt and pepper to taste, sprinkle with nutritional yeast and chill before serving.

Enjoy it :)

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I was looking for more ways to use quinoa. Thanks for sharing!

You're welcome !

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