Pear and Avocado Quinoa Salad

Quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain, and it is considered a complete protein source, containing all nine essential amino acids.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Pear and Avocado Quinoa Salad

Cooking Method: Boiling, Mixing Cuisine: International Courses: Gluten free, Lunch, Salad, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cup Water
• 2 medium Ripe pear
• 1 medium Avocado
• 1 small Red onion
• 2 tablespoon Fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley leaves
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
2. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil and add the quinoa. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed.
3. Remove the quinoa from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, dice the pear, avocado, and red onion.
5. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, pear, avocado, red onion, mint leaves, parsley leaves, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
6. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
7. Serve the salad chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 34g12%

Sugars 10g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.