Fuel your day with this vibrant Avocado Quinoa Power Salad! Packed with wholesome quinoa, creamy avocado, and crunchy veggies, it's a delicious and nutritious meal that'll keep you satisfied.
Ingredient
SALAD
- 2 cups water(480 mL)
- salt, to taste
- 1 cup quinoa(170 g), rinsed
- 2 cups fresh spinach(80 g), roughly chopped
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 4 roma tomatoes, diced
- 2 ripe avocados, pits removed and diced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- pepper, to taste
Direction
- In a small saucepan, bring the water and a pinch of salt to a boil. Add the quinoa, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Transfer to a medium bowl to cool to room temperature, then fluff the quinoa.
- Refrigerate the quinoa for 20 minutes.
- Add the spinach, cucumber, tomatoes, and avocado to the bowl of quinoa and mix to combine.
- Add the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper, and mix well.