Grilled Avocado with Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Grilled Avocado with Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ripe California avocados, split with seeds removed; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus 1 tablespoon; 1/2 cup quinoa; 1/3 cup diced tomatoes or sliced cherry tomatoes; 1/3 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced; 1/4 cup orange segments; 1/4 cup Italian parsley leaves, washed; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn with fingers; 1 clove garlic, smashed; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

3 ripe California avocados, split with seeds removed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus 1 tablespoon
1/2 cup quinoa
1/3 cup diced tomatoes or sliced cherry tomatoes
1/3 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced
1/4 cup orange segments
1/4 cup Italian parsley leaves, washed
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn with fingers
1 clove garlic, smashed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Preheat a grill to medium.
2
In a medium sauce pot of boiling water cook the quinoa until tender, about 10 minutes, drain in a fine sieve, rinse under cold water and leave to dry.
3
Place the smashed garlic, lemon juice, vinegar and some salt in a small bowl and let sit for 30 minutes to an hour stirring occasionally.
4
Remove the garlic and whisk in the olive oil.
5
Brush the avocados with the oil and place on the grill, cut side down, grill until charred and remove.
6
Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and toss well, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper
7
Fill the half-avocados and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ripe California avocados, split with seeds removed, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus 1 tablespoon, 1/2 cup quinoa, 1/3 cup diced tomatoes or sliced cherry tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Grilled Avocado with Quinoa Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Grilled Avocado with Quinoa Salad

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