Quinoa and Avocado Salad with Dried Fruit, Toasted Almonds and Lime-Cumin Vinaigrette
Versatile salad or side featuring earthy quinoa, creamy avocado, sweet fruit, and zesty lime
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dried cherries
- 1 tablespoon raisins, dark and/or golden
- 2 tablespoons dried apricot halves, thinly sliced
- 1 cup quinoa, dry
- 1 large lime, zest plus 1 tablespoon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 2 medium avocados, pitted, peeled and cut into ½-inch chunks
- 2 medium scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, soak the cherries, raisins and apricots in hot water for about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a 2-quart saucepan, bring 2 cups water and the quinoa to a boil over high heat. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer until water is absorbed and quinoa is translucent, about 15 minutes. Immediately fluff the quinoa with a fork and then spread it out on a baking sheet to cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, coriander, cumin, paprika and salt. In a large bowl, combine quinoa (at room temperature), dried fruit mixture, avocado, scallions and almonds. Toss with dressing. Season with pepper.
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Quinoa and Avocado Salad with Dried Fruit, Toasted Almonds and Lime-Cumin Vinaigrette
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
380
% Daily Value*
Fat
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
15
%
Trans Fat
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
16
g
Cholesterol
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
126
mg
5
%
Potassium
697
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
38
g
13
%
Fiber
10
g
40
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
350
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
15.7
mg
19
%
Calcium
50
mg
5
%
Iron
2.7
mg
15
%
Net carbs
28
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.