Tyler McFarland on February 5, 2024
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Vegan Avocado Quinoa Power Salad Recipe
Get a healthy and delicious taste of North American cuisine with this easy-to-make Vegan Avocado Quinoa Power Salad packed with fresh spinach, cucumber, tomatoes, and creamy avocados, perfect for a quick and nutritious dinner or a date night.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat the water and a pinch of salt until boiling. Add the quinoa and cover, then let it simmer for about 15 minutes until the water is absorbed. Once done, transfer the quinoa to a medium-sized bowl and allow it to cool down to room temperature. Fluff the quinoa to loosen the grains.
- Place the bowl of quinoa in the refrigerator and let it chill for approximately 20 minutes.
- In the chilled quinoa bowl, combine the spinach, cucumber, tomatoes, and avocado. Mix all the ingredients together.
- Add the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the mixture and mix everything well.
- Now, your delicious quinoa salad is ready to be enjoyed!
Nutrition
| Carbohydrates | 29 grams |
| Fiber | 7 grams |
| Protein | 6 grams |
| Fat | 18 grams |
| Calories | 296 calories |
| Sugar | 4 grams |
This Vegan Avocado Quinoa Power Salad is a simple, easy, and light recipe that is perfect for a healthy dinner or a date night.
It is dairy-free, gluten-free, and suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
Packed with nutritious ingredients like avocado, quinoa, and high-fiber vegetables, this salad is both healthy and delicious.
It can be prepared in under 30 minutes on the stove top, making it ideal for a weeknight meal or meal prep.
With its seasonal ingredients and budget-friendly nature, this salad is a great option for those looking to eat well without breaking the bank.
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I’m Tyler McFarland, the editor and main author here. When I first went vegan 13 years ago, convenience products like veggie burgers and soy milk were a lot harder to find. Now they’re everywhere!