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Lemony Avocado Quinoa Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Main Dish
Author: Heather Nicholds

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup spinach
  • 1/2 cup cucumber
  • 1/2 cup carrots
  • 1/2 cup avocado
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 1 clove fresh garlic, pressed

Instructions

  • Chop the veggies, grating the carrot if you want it easier to digest.
  • Mash or puree the avocado with the garlic (pressed) and lemon until smooth. Add some water to make more of a dressing if you like.
  • Top the quinoa with the veggies and the dressing.

Notes

Add a little pinch of cayenne or chili powder to the avocado mixture to give this some spice and help stimulate your digestion.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 781mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 12300IU | Vitamin C: 44.6mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 4mg