Greek Quinoa Salad With Avocados!

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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Recipe by Sweet Tortellini

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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READY IN: 15mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

cup water or 1 cup chicken broth
¹⁄₂

cup uncooked quinoa
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cup crumbled feta cheese
2

medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
2

avocados, pitted, peeled, and chopped
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cup shredded fresh spinach
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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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