Quinoa Avocado Spinach Power Salad

QUINOA AVOCADO SPINACH POWER SALAD

Easy Quinoa Power Salad with creamy avocado! One of our all-time favorite salads that's full of energizing, plant-based goodness. (Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free)

Author:Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer

https://www.thegardengrazer.com/2014/04/quinoa-avocado-spinach-power-salad.html

Prep Time:5 minutes

Cook Time:20 minutes

Total Time:25 minutes

Servings: medium bowls

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup quinoa (dry, uncooked)
• 2 medium avocados
• 3 oz. baby spinach (more as desired)
• 8 oz. cherry tomatoes
• 3 green onions (or finely diced red onion)
• 1-2 cloves garlic (I use 2)
• 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1/8 tsp. salt

INSTRUCTIONS

• Rinse and cook quinoa according to package directions.*

• Meanwhile, roughly chop the spinach. Place in a large bowl.

• Mince garlic, and add to spinach.

• 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 and mellow the garlic.)

• Add the green onions, tomatoes, red wine vinegar, and salt. Stir to combine.

• Add the avocado and lightly toss.

• Serve immediately or refrigerate to let flavors blend more.

NOTES

*To cook quinoa: I use a ratio of 1 cup quinoa to 1 1/2 cups water for fluffier quinoa. (You can also use vegetable broth for more flavor.)

NUTRITION PER SERVING (ESTIMATE)

Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 795mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 40.1% | Vitamin C: 29.9% | Calcium: 5.3% | Iron: 16%