Quinoa Avocado Spinach Power Salad
POW! Nutritional punch! Quinoa, tender spinach, and sweet cherry tomatoes join forces with bites of creamy avocado to bring it all together.
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Served Person: 1
vegan
vegetarian
white meat free
tree nut free
nut free
gluten free
red meat free
shellfish free
dairy free
pescatarian
- ingredients:
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 3 green onions
- for the dressing:
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 2 medium avocados
- 3 oz. baby spinach
- 8 oz. cherry tomatoes
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced (i use 2)
- Carbohydrate 65.1984608333333 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 113.263471666667 g
- Fiber 32.5462077239354 g
- Protein 11.6828325 g
- Saturated Fat 16.1415216666667 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Recipe (816g)
- Sodium 44.8076666666667 mg
- Sugar 32.6522531093979 g
- Trans Fat 5.24911166666666 g
- Calories 1258 calories
Directions Cook the quinoa according to package directions. Meanwhile, make the dressing: in a small bowl whisk together ingredients and set aside. Roughly chop the spinach and place in a large bowl. Slice the green onions, halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the avocado. When quinoa is done cooking, add it to the large bowl with spinach and toss. The heat from the quinoa will lightly wilt the spinach. Add the green onions, tomatoes, and dressing. Stir to combine. Add the avocado and lightly toss. Serve immediately or refrigerate to let flavors blend more.
