Quinoa Avocado Salad with Lime
A refreshing, protein-packed salad featuring fluffy quinoa, creamy avocado, and zesty lime dressing for a light yet satisfying meal. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (vegan-friendly), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Quinoa, Avocado, Cherry tomatoes 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 (uncooked) Quinoa
- 2 (diced) Avocado
- 1 pint (halved) Cherry tomatoes
- 1 (diced) Cucumber
- 1/2 (thinly sliced) Red onion
- 1 (juiced) Lime
- 1/4 cup (chopped) Cilantro
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Rinse 1 cup quinoa and cook in 2 cups water according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, 2 diced avocados, 1 pint halved cherry tomatoes, 1 diced cucumber, and 1/2 thinly sliced red onion.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 tbsp lime zest, and a pinch of salt. Add 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.
- Step 4: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Step 5: Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional cilantro and lime wedges.
