Description
A delicious and nutritious quinoa salad packed with fresh vegetables and a zesty lemon-garlic dressing, perfect for clean eating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Sea salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine mesh strainer.
- In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa with water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Chop the cherry tomatoes, slice the avocado, and chop the spinach.
- In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice, olive oil, and minced garlic, whisking until combined.
- Once quinoa is cooked, let it cool for a few minutes. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and spinach. Drizzle with the lemon-garlic dressing and toss gently.
- Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to two days.
Notes
This salad can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator. It can be enjoyed warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: quinoa salad, clean eating, healthy recipe, vegan salad, Mediterranean cuisine
