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Quinoa and avocado salad

Vegetarian Dinner Lunch

This easy, colourful salad will really brighten up your mealtime

25 mins
8 ingredients
$3 / person
Quinoa and avocado salad

Credit: Love My Salad

Gear

Ingredients

  • Red quinoa, cooked
  • Fresh corn, grilled and kernels cut off cob
  • Celery, finely chopped
  • Cherry tomatoes, finely chopped
  • Lemon juice
  • Olive oil
  • Pepper and salt
  • Avocado, stone and skin removed, puree in blender or food processor or mash with a fork
  • Alfalfa sprouts

It’s this easy

  • Spread the avocado on a plate.
  • In a bowl combine all ingredients except sprouts, toss to combine and place on plate.
  • Top with sprouts.
  • Note: to cook quinoa combine 1 cup quinoa and 1½ cups water in a small saucepan. Bring to the boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 15 minutes.Turn off heat and leave covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and transfer to a bowl.

Tweaks

  • Add some coriander, parsley and chives. You can also try crumbling some fetta on top.

Allergies

Contains: Dairy, Soy, FODMAPs.

Why is this good?

Be Healthier

Avocados are high in monounsaturated fats (the healthy type of fat), and essential phytonutrients (i.e. Vitamin K, Vitamin C & Potassium).

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Healthy Gut

Avocados are a high fibre food, which is beneficial for digestive health and promotes a healthy gut.

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Be Healthier

Sweet corn is a good source of potassium which can help to lower blood pressure and improved heart health.

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Be Healthier

Sprouts are high in fibre which can help reduce the risk of Heart disease, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.

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Boost Immunity

Sprouts are an excellent source of vitamin C.

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Be Healthier

Celery are high in phytonutrients (especially vitamin C and manganese) which help in protecting against cancer and heart disease.

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Boost Immunity

Celery is a good source source of vitamin C which is important for growth and development and maintenance of your immune system to help with wound healing and fighting infection.

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