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Zesty Quinoa Avocado Arugula Salad

Zesty Quinoa Salad with Balsamic Dressing- Healthy , Vegan Salad great for lunch or a bbq side dish
Course Salad
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 452kcal
Author Chhavi

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Cooked Quinoa
  • 1 cup Cucumbers sliced
  • 8-9 Cherry Tomatoes -halved
  • 1 Cup Arugula or kale or lettuce
  • 1 Avocado less if you want to reduce calories
  • 3 tablespoon Balsamic Dressing

Balsamic Dressing

  • 1 tablespoon Shallot Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • Salt

Instructions

Dressing

  • Start with making the dressing first.
  • Mix everything toghether. Let it sit till you get rest of the ingredients together

Salad

  • Quinoa can be cooked in salted water for 20 minutes the tail unfurls.Drain cool and use.
  • Add the salad greens, quinoa,cucumber and tomatoes in a bowl.Mix.
  • Cut and Place the avocados just before serving.Drizzle with Balsamic dressing.

Notes

  • Use cooked, cooled quinoa to make this salad.
  • Once mixed, the salad will last 30 min-1 hour before it starts to wilt.
To carry this salad for lunch
  • Mix all the ingredients except the avocado and dressing.
  • Squeeze some lime on the avocado and add it on the top.
  • Keep the dressing separate

Nutrition

Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 233mg | Potassium: 948mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 759IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 3mg