Avocado Quinoa Salad

A light avocado quinoa salad, bright dish perfect for late summer nights. This quinoa and avocado salad is tossed in a honey-lemon vinaigrette, topped with chopped almonds for a nice touch of crunch. Super healthy and loaded with tons of fresh flavor!

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Ingredients list for the Avocado Quinoa Salad

• 1 cup cold cooked quinoa
• 1 avocado, seeded, diced
• 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
• A few basil leaves, chopped
• A handful cilantro leaves, chopped
• 3 to 4 tablespoons finely chopped almonds
• 1/4 cup tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice (about 1 or 2 lemon)
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Salt, to taste

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Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com

Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com

Directions

1. Toss quinoa, avocado, tomato, basil, cilantro, and chopped almonds in a large salad bowl.

2. Add lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and salt in a small bowl and mix everything well. Pour over the salad and toss to mix well.

3. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed, and serve chilled or at room temperature.

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