Greek Quinoa and Avocado Salad

Greek Quinoan and Avocado Salad requires about 45 minutes from start to finish. This main course has 357 calories, 14g of protein, and 24g of fat per serving. For $1.6 per serving, this recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. This recipe from Mother Rimmy requires water, roma tomatoes, spinach leaves, and olive oil. Only a few people made this recipe, and 9 would say it hit the spot. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. Overall, this recipe earns an outstanding spoonacular score of 84%. Similar recipes include Fresh Greek Quinoan and Avocado Salad, Greek Avocado & Grilled Chicken Salad with Greek Dressing, and Avocado Greek Salad & Greek Salad Dressing.

Servings: 4

 

Ingredients:

2 avocados, pitted and sliced

1 cup chopped chicken breast

2 Tbs lemon juice

2 Tbs olive oil

1/2 cup uncooked Quinoa

1/3 cup red onion chopped

2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup shredded fresh spinach

Spinach leaves

1 cup water (I use fat free chicken broth)

Equipment:

whisk

bowl

Cooking instruction summary:

Bring quinoa and water to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.In medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, quinoa, spinach and onion.In small bowl whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.Stir into quinoa mixture.Place on spinach leaves and sliced avocado.

 

Step by step:


1. Bring quinoa and water to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.In medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, quinoa, spinach and onion.In small bowl whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.Stir into quinoa mixture.

2. Place on spinach leaves and sliced avocado.


Nutrition Information:

Quickview
357k Calories
13g Protein
24g Total Fat
25g Carbs
31% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
357k
18%

Fat
24g
37%

  Saturated Fat
3g
22%

Carbohydrates
25g
8%

  Sugar
2g
3%

Cholesterol
24mg
8%

Sodium
350mg
15%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
13g
27%

Vitamin K
47µg
45%

Fiber
8g
36%

Vitamin B6
0.69mg
35%

Folate
138µg
35%

Manganese
0.67mg
34%

Vitamin B3
6mg
31%

Vitamin E
3mg
26%

Potassium
868mg
25%

Phosphorus
241mg
24%

Vitamin C
19mg
24%

Magnesium
89mg
22%

Vitamin B5
2mg
22%

Selenium
14µg
20%

Copper
0.37mg
18%

Vitamin A
794IU
16%

Vitamin B2
0.25mg
15%

Vitamin B1
0.19mg
13%

Zinc
1mg
11%

Iron
1mg
11%

Calcium
36mg
4%

Vitamin B12
0.08µg
1%

covered percent of daily need
Widget by spoonacular.com

 

Suggested for you

Latin Chicken and Rice Pot
Pumpkin French Toast
Salisbury Steaks With Gravy
Parmesan Zucchini and Corn
Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich
Spinach Almond Crostini
Seasoned Green Beans
Creamed spinach grilled cheese sandwich
Three Cheese and Chicken Stuffed Shells
Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes
Food Trivia

One of the most popular pizza toppings in Brazil is green peas.

Food Joke

A magician was employed by a Shipping Line to entertain the passengers during cruises. The captain owned a parrot which always insisted on being part of the acts put on by the magician. He would perch on the edge of the stage and screech, "He does it with a mirror" or "He's got it up his sleeve." The magician was furious, but since the bird was a favorite with the captain and he was anxious to retain his position for future cruises, he maintained an angry silence. One evening as the magician worked, the parrot continued to harass the unfortunate man. Sadly the ship ran into a mine which had become detached from the sea floor after a storm. The explosion tore the bow off the ship which sank within a few minutes. Amid the wreckage and the lifeboats, the magician sat on one end of a table from the first class dining room. At the other end sat the parrot, dirty and disheveled, his feathers caked with fuel oil. For some time they eyed each other malevolently s.

Popular Recipes
Almond Flour Pancakes (Paleo)

The Roasted Root

Strawberry Granola Pancakes

Foodnetwork

White Chocolate, Rosemary and Cornmeal Biscotti

Foodnetwork

Paleo Drop Biscuits

Paleo on a Budget

Banana Berry Smoothies {Jamba Juice Copycat}

Cooking Classy