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Quinoa and Avocado Salad

A very filling yet low-calorie dish! This quinoa and avocado salad delivers nourishing protein and good-for-you plant fats. It can easily stand in for a late dinner, or make it as a snack for a picnic or lunch.

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Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe
By weight of the composition:
Proteins 14 % 3 g
Fats 36 % 8 g
Carbohydrates 50 % 11 g
124 kcal
GI: 100 / 0 / 0
  • Cook the quinoa in lightly salted water. First, rinse it thoroughly under cold running water and drain it in a fine sieve. Put the rinsed quinoa in a medium pot and cover with clean room-temperature water. Salt it lightly and set it on the stove. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then lower the heat to a minimum and cook, covered, for 15–20 minutes, until all the water is absorbed. Spread the quinoa on a large plate to cool before assembling the salad. Wash and dry the cucumbers and tomatoes. Halve the cherry tomatoes and cut the cucumbers into medium dice. Choose a ripe, soft avocado: rinse it and carefully cut it in half around the pit, remove the pit, peel off the skin, and free the flesh, then cut it into cubes. Peel, rinse, and finely chop the shallot. Rinse and dry the cilantro on paper towels, trim the stems, and finely chop the leaves. In a large bowl or deep dish, combine all the chopped ingredients. Make the dressing: in a separate small bowl, mix the lime juice with the avocado oil (or olive oil if you don't have it), and add a little salt, freshly ground black pepper to taste, and the garlic powder for extra flavor. Whisk the dressing with a fork or whisk until it comes together. Pour it over the salad and toss everything well. Serve right away, or keep it in the fridge for up to 4 hours. Enjoy!

Caloric content of the products possible in the composition of the dish

  • Fresh cucumbers - 15  kcal/100g
  • Avocado - 208  kcal/100g
  • Ground black pepper - 255  kcal/100g
  • Shallots - 72  kcal/100g
  • Vegetable oil - 873  kcal/100g
  • Salt - 0  kcal/100g
  • Water - 0  kcal/100g
  • Coriander greens - 25  kcal/100g
  • Cherry tomatoes - 15  kcal/100g
  • Lime juice - 10  kcal/100g
  • Garlic powder - 331  kcal/100g
  • Quinoa - 368  kcal/100g

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