Avocado, Pomegranate, and Quinoa Salad

Avocado, pomegranate, and quinoa salad is a refreshing, gluten-free meal for lunch or a side dish at potlucks or picnics.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 225 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 lemon, juiced
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 ¾ cups water
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 ½ avocados - peeled, pitted, and diced, or more to taste
• ½ large pomegranate, peeled and seeds separated, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 12 to 15 minutes.

Step 2

Spread quinoa onto a baking sheet and cool to room temperature, at least 30 minutes.

Step 3

Transfer quinoa to a large bowl and gently fold in avocado and pomegranate seeds. Drizzle olive oil over quinoa mixture and toss to coat; mix in cilantro and lemon juice.