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close up view of unmixed quinoa salad in a bowl
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5 from 1 vote

Quinoa Salad with Tomato and Avocado

A tasty combination of wholesome ingredients makes this dish a favorite on hot summer days.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Healthy
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 396kcal
Author: Nora from Savory Nothings

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 ½ cups quinoa cooked according to package directions and rinsed under cold water to cool
  • 1 pound tomatoes diced
  • 2 small avocados cubed
  • ½ cup pine nuts toasted
  • 1 handful fresh basil finely sliced

Dressing

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 lemons juice only
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon runny honey
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt or more to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Put all dressing ingredients in a small jar and shake it until creamy.
  • To assemble the salad, carefully mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Add the dressing and continue mixing until everything is evenly coated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 616mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 559IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 3mg