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Red Quinoa Salad With Scallions, Avocado And Walnuts

Yields5 ServingsTotal Time30 mins

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

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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
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 Fat 21.4g28%
Total Carbohydrate 16g6%
Protein 5g

* 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.