✨ Healthy and Tasty Delight: Quinoa & Avocado Salad with Lemon-Honey Dressing ✨
A refreshing, nutrient-packed salad bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients:
1 cup cooked quinoa 🥣
1 avocado, diced 🥑
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
1/2 cucumber, diced 🥒
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped 🧅
1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped 🌿
2 tablespoons roasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds 🌻
For the Dressing:
2 tablespoons olive oil 🫒
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 🍋
1 teaspoon honey 🍯
Salt and black pepper, to taste 🧂
Directions:
Cook the Quinoa:
Rinse 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa under cold water. Cook it according to package instructions and let it cool completely before assembling the salad.
Prepare the Ingredients:
Dice the avocado, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes. Chop the red onion and fresh parsley or cilantro.
Make the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and emulsified.
Assemble the Salad:
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and fresh parsley. Toss gently to mix.
Add the Dressing:
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Garnish and Serve:
Sprinkle roasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds on top for a nutty crunch. Serve immediately as a light meal or side dish.
Pro Tips:
Add a handful of baby spinach or arugula for extra greens.
Swap honey with maple syrup for a vegan-friendly version.
For added protein, toss in grilled chicken or chickpeas.
Nutritional Information:
⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes
🔥 Calories: ~250 kcal per serving | 🍽️ Servings: 4