California Summer Quinoa Salad
Quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain, and it's considered a complete protein source.
This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Avocado
- 1 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoon Lime juice
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and fresh cilantro. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 12g24%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.