Name: Greek Quinoa Salad With Avocados!
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup water or 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa; 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese; 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped; 2 avocados, pitted, peeled, and chopped; 1/2 cup shredded fresh spinach; 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt

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Greek Quinoa Salad With Avocados! created by FLKeysJen

This salad is a personal favorite, it is light, healthy, refreshing and quick - perfect for a summer day! Start the quinoa first then chop all your veggies and make the dressing; you'll be done in 15 minutes with a gluten-free, high protein and nutritious meal. Pair it with steak and chilled white wine. BON APPETITE!

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ingredients

1 cup water or 1 cup chicken broth
¹⁄₂ cup uncooked quinoa
¹⁄₃ cup crumbled feta cheese
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
2 avocados, pitted, peeled, and chopped
¹⁄₂ cup shredded fresh spinach
¹⁄₃ cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt

directions

Bring quinoa and water OR chicken broth to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
In a medium bowl, stir together quinoa, tomatoes, spinach, and onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, and salt. Mix with quinoa.
Place quinoa on plates and sprinkle with feta and avocado.
Enjoy!

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"This salad is a personal favorite, it is light, healthy, refreshing and quick - perfect for a summer day! Start the quinoa first then chop all your veggies and make the dressing; you'll be done in 15 minutes with a gluten-free, high protein and nutritious meal. Pair it with steak and chilled white wine. BON APPETITE!"

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review by Maito

5/17/2014

Great flavors, we especially liked the avocado. I used less salt and oil. I could see cucumber and dill working well in this too. Served 2 (as an entrée).

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review by FLKeysJen

5/4/2014

I will definitely be making this again...so good. Don't skip the fresh lemon juice!

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creation by Sweet Tortellini

11/30/2011

This salad is a personal favorite, it is light, healthy, refreshing and quick - perfect for a summer day! Start the quinoa first then chop all your veggies and make the dressing; you'll be done in 15 minutes with a gluten-free, high protein and nutritious meal. Pair it with steak and chilled white wine. BON APPETITE!