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Avocado Quinoa Salad Recipe

Avocado Quinoa Salad is a fresh and healthy dish made with quinoa, creamy avocado, and crisp vegetables.
Ready in minutes and perfect for meal prep.
Light, nutritious, and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Healthy / Mediterranean-Inspired

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa red or tricolor
  • 8 ounces Haas avocado about 2 small, diced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 ripe beefsteak or heirloom tomato diced
  • 2 mini cucumbers diced
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/3 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 jalapeño thinly sliced with seeds
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine quinoa, tomato, cucumbers, cilantro, red onion, and jalapeño.
  • Add diced avocado and drizzle with lime juice and olive oil.
  • Gently toss everything together until well combined.
  • Season with salt to taste and adjust lime juice if needed.
  • Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.

Notes

You can add chickpeas or grilled chicken for extra protein. This salad also pairs well with grilled fish or wraps.