Quinoa, Avacado, Dried Fruit Salad Recipe

Name: Quinoa, Avacado, Dried Fruit Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dressing:; Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon; 3 Tbsp. olive or vegetable oil; 1/2 tsp. ground coriander; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. paprika; Salt & pepper; Salad:; 1 cup red or white quinoa, rinsed well; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 cups cold water; 1 cup dried cranberries; 1/4 cup finely diced dried apricots; Warm water; 2 ripe avocados; 2 green onions, sliced diagonally; 1/4 cup toasted slivered or sliced almonds

Servings: persons

Dressing:
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
3 Tbsp. olive or vegetable oil
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. paprika
Salt & pepper
Salad:
1 cup red or white quinoa, rinsed well
1/2 tsp. salt
2 cups cold water
1 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup finely diced dried apricots
Warm water
2 ripe avocados
2 green onions, sliced diagonally
1/4 cup toasted slivered or sliced almonds

1
Whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, coriander, cumin and paprika. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
2
Cook quinoa and allow to cool.
3
Meanwhile, place cranberries and apricots in a small bowl, cover with warm water & let stand for about 5 minutes.Drain & set aside.
4
Cut avacados into bite-sized chunks & place in a small bowl & toss with 1 Tbsp. of dressing.
5
Place cooled quinoa in a large salad bowl.
6
Add cranberry mixture, avocados, green onions and almonds.
7
Add remaining dressing and toss to combine.

175

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dressing:, Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, 3 Tbsp. olive or vegetable oil, 1/2 tsp. ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Quinoa, Avacado, Dried Fruit 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.

Quinoa, Avacado, Dried Fruit Salad

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