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Energizing Citrus Avocado Salad with Quinoa

Find a delicious and nutritious vegan dinner recipe packed with energy-boosting ingredients like citrus, avocado, and quinoa.

πŸ•’ Prep - 20 minutes, Cook - None, Total - 20 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: American

Allergens

N/A

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cucumber, sliced into half
  • moons
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and cilantro.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.

Chef’s Insight

Use fresh, ripe ingredients for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

Enjoy this refreshing salad as part of a balanced diet, full of vitality and energy.

Cultural or Historical Background

Quinoa has been a staple food source in South America for thousands of years, providing essential nutrients to those who cultivated it.