Quinoa and Avocado Salad Recipe

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Quinoa and Avocado Salad
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Directions:

  1. Rinse quinoa, do not skip this step.
  2. If you have the time and patience toast the quinoa before putting into the water. This can be done in the over, or on the stove in a pan. I prefer the pan method.
  3. Bring water to a boil.
  4. Add quinoa to boiling water with garlic, a pinch of salt and a little olive oil. Allow to simmer until done.
  5. Finely chop cilantro.
  6. Dice avocado into small pieces- smaller than bite size.
  7. Shred the chicken, mix with the cilantro and avocado in a large bowl.
  8. Juice limes adding some of the juice to the quinoa while cooking and some to the cilantro/avocado/chicken mixture. (This will also help the avocados from turning brown).
  9. When the quinoa is finished cooking (All water should have been absorbed or cooked off) either cool in the refrigerator or serve with avocado and chicken mixture. We were hungry and didn't want to wait for the quinoa to cool so we had it side by side.
  10. Drizzle remaining lime juice and a little olive oil over top of the salad. Adding a little salsa over top is also tasty.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 340 Kcal (1424 kJ)
Calories from fat 163.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.2g 28%
Cholesterol 7.84mg 3%
Sodium 37.76mg 2%
Potassium 770.31mg 16%
Total Carbs 38.87g 13%
Sugars 1.46g 6%
Dietary Fiber 10.7g 43%
Protein 10.86g 22%
Vitamin C 16.7mg 28%
Iron 3.5mg 19%
Calcium 53.4mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 115.66 Kcal (484 kJ)
Calories from fat 55.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.19g 28%
Cholesterol 2.67mg 3%
Sodium 12.84mg 2%
Potassium 262.04mg 16%
Total Carbs 13.22g 13%
Sugars 0.5g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3.64g 43%
Protein 3.7g 22%
Vitamin C 5.7mg 28%
Iron 1.2mg 19%
Calcium 18.2mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.5
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free,
  • good source of fiber

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