Avocado-Lime Quinoa Salad with Cucumber and Radish

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A refreshing, protein-packed salad featuring nutty quinoa, cool cucumber, and zesty lime dressing for balanced energy. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (anti-inflammatory), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs quinoa, cucumber, radish into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 1/2 cup quinoa under cold water, then cook in 1 cup water for 15 minutes until fluffy and water is absorbed; let cool completely.
  2. Step 2: Thinly slice 1/2 medium cucumber and 1/2 cup radish into matchsticks.
  3. Step 3: Scoop 1/2 large avocado flesh into a bowl, add 1/4 cup lime juice, 1 tsp avocado oil, and 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, mashing until smooth with a fork.
  4. Step 4: In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, cucumber, and radish, then toss with 3/4 of the avocado dressing until evenly coated.
  5. Step 5: Drizzle remaining dressing over top and serve chilled.

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