A small portion of red quinoa for fiber and protein, with avocado for healthy fat and fiber, and a variety of fresh veggies for bulk, hydration, and nutrients
2 cups chopped spinach (about the size of a chickpea)
1 cup chopped cucumber (about the size of a chickpea)
1 cup chopped celery (about the size of a chickpea)
½ cup finely chopped scallions
½ cup roughly chopped walnuts, dry-toasted (no oil) until light golden and fragrant
Dressing
3 Tbsp olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
½ garlic clove, minced or finely grated with a microplane
Pinch of salt and pepper
1
Add the rinsed quinoa, water and salt into a saucepan over a medium heat. Cover and bring to boiling point. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the water has evaporated and the quinoa is hydrated and cooked
2
In a large salad bowl, combine the quinoa with all of the salad ingredients
3
Stir together the dressing ingredients in a small cup or bowl, taste and adjust the seasoning to suit
4
Pour the dressing over the salad right before serving, and toss to combine
Nutrition Facts
5 servings
Serving size
Amount per serving
Calories262
% Daily Value *
Total Fat21.4g28%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Protein5g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Quinoa
⅓ cup dry red quinoa, thoroughly rinsed
⅔ cup water
Pinch of salt
Salad
1 avocado, cut into small cubes
2 cups chopped spinach (about the size of a chickpea)
1 cup chopped cucumber (about the size of a chickpea)
1 cup chopped celery (about the size of a chickpea)
½ cup finely chopped scallions
½ cup roughly chopped walnuts, dry-toasted (no oil) until light golden and fragrant
Dressing
3 Tbsp olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
½ garlic clove, minced or finely grated with a microplane
Pinch of salt and pepper
Directions
1
Add the rinsed quinoa, water and salt into a saucepan over a medium heat. Cover and bring to boiling point. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the water has evaporated and the quinoa is hydrated and cooked
2
In a large salad bowl, combine the quinoa with all of the salad ingredients
3
Stir together the dressing ingredients in a small cup or bowl, taste and adjust the seasoning to suit
4
Pour the dressing over the salad right before serving, and toss to combine
Notes
Red Quinoa Salad With Scallions, Avocado And Walnuts
