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Green Bean And Avocado Quinoa Salad Recipe

A refreshing and healthy salad with green beans, avocado, and quinoa.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 lb green beans trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 avocado diced
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook the quinoa: In a pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender. Fluff with a fork and let it cool.
  2. 2. Blanch the green beans: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again.
  3. 3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, blanched green beans, diced avocado, chopped red onion, and cilantro.
  4. 4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  5. 5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Gluten-Free, Healthy, Vegetarian
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