Avocado and Mint Quinoa Salad

8m
Prep Time
12m
Cook Time
20m
Ready In

Recipe: #10913

October 31, 2013



"A nice fresh salad - grabbed from The Daily Meal. It's portrayed as low carb, but it isn't from what I can tell! Still, it sounds great..."

Original is 4 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (361.5 g)
  • Calories 344
  • Total Fat - 15.3 g
  • Saturated Fat - 2.4 g
  • Cholesterol - 3.3 mg
  • Sodium - 437.1 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 43.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 9.8 g
  • Sugars - 6.9 g
  • Protein - 11.3 g
  • Calcium - 53.6 mg
  • Iron - 3 mg
  • Vitamin C - 28.2 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.3 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

In a pan, combine the quinoa, salt, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover and simmer for approximately 10 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 2

Once the quinoa has cooled, add the avocado, mint, and cherry tomatoes. Squeeze the lemon juice onto the salad.

Step 3

Toss and serve or refrigerate for later.

Tips


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