Avocado Lime Quinoa Salad with Pomegranate Seeds

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-31 · Updated 2026-03-31

A refreshing grain salad combining fluffy quinoa, creamy avocado, and tangy lime, topped with sweet pomegranate seeds. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs quinoa, avocado, lime juice 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 300 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 medium avocado
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook quinoa according to package instructions, then let cool. In a bowl, mash 1 avocado until smooth, then stir in 2 tbsp lime juice and 1 tbsp olive oil until well combined.
2. Step 2: Toss cooled quinoa with the avocado dressing, 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds, 1/4 cup diced red onion, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix until evenly coated.
3. Step 3: Chill for 10 minutes before serving, ensuring the dressing is fully absorbed and the flavors are brightened.