Citrus Quinoa Avocado Salad
Lunch, DinnerThis is a salad that this quick to toss together and works well on a rest day or to bring with you to work. This salad has a refreshing taste to it and is packed with healthy fats and nutrients!
Calories695kcal
Carbs40g
Protein20g
Fats48g
For Exercise DayPerformance Benefits
This is a perfect recovery salad as it contains a good quantity of each macronutrient
Health Benefits
This recipe is loaded with healthy fats, which are great for cholesterol levels, heart health and overall health.
Expert Tips
Add some chicken to this salad for an ectra hit of protein!
Equipment
- Bowl
Ingredients
- 300 g Quinoa (cooked)
- 4 tbsp Pomegranate seeds
- 4 Scallion (chopped)
- 1 handful Parsley (chopped)
- 4 tbsp Almonds (toasted and chopped)
- 2 tbsp Pumpkin seeds (toasted)
- ½ Lime (zest and juice)
- ½ Orange (zest and juice)
- 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp Salt (more to taste, if desired)
- ½ tsp Ground pepper
- ¼ tsp Cinnamon
- 1 Avocado (chopped)
Instructions
- Place cooked quinoa, pomegranate seeds, scallions, parsley and almonds in a medium bowl.
- Toss with olive oil, orange juice and zest, salt and spices.
- Taste and adjust salt. Gently fold in the avocado right before serving (or serve the avocado on the side, if wanting to keep leftovers).
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 695kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 7.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 28.6gSodium: 527mgPotassium: 1076mgFiber: 11.7gSugar: 13.3gVitamin A: 75ugVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 119mgIron: 6.6mg
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