Peruvian
Quinoa and Avocado Salad with Lime Dressing
A refreshing and nutritious Peruvian-inspired quinoa salad, featuring ripe avocados, vibrant vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish!
Total Time25 minutes
Servings4
Difficulty
easy
Cost
Medium
Nutrition (per serving)
0
Calories
10
Protein
45
Carbs
12
Fat
7
Fiber
0g
Sodium
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup corn (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes, juiced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1Rinse quinoa under cold water in a fine mesh strainer.
- 2In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
- 3Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
- 4In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, corn, and chopped cilantro.
- 5In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- 6Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss gently to combine, being careful not to mash the avocado.
- 7Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to two hours before serving.
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