Avocado, Pomegranate, and Quinoa Salad

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

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.
Avocado, Pomegranate, and Quinoa Salad
Avocado, Pomegranate, and Quinoa Salad

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

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