Quinoa Salad With Avocado and Kalamata Olives Recipe

Name: Quinoa Salad With Avocado and Kalamata Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup quinoa; 1 1/4 cups water; Salt to taste; 1 small cucumber, cut in half lengthwise, seeded and sliced, or 1 Persian cucumber, sliced; or 1/2 cup sliced or diced celery (from the inner heart); 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved (about 12 olives); 1 ripe avocado, diced; 1 tablespoon slivered fresh mint leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 1/2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1/3 cup, optional); 1 6-ounce bag mixed spring salad greens, baby spinach, arugula, or a combination; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 small garlic clove, pureed; Salt to taste; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; ⅓ cup buttermilk or plain low-fat yogurt; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

3/4 cup quinoa
1 1/4 cups water
Salt to taste
1 small cucumber, cut in half lengthwise, seeded and sliced, or 1 Persian cucumber, sliced; or 1/2 cup sliced or diced celery (from the inner heart)
1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved (about 12 olives)
1 ripe avocado, diced
1 tablespoon slivered fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1/3 cup, optional)
1 6-ounce bag mixed spring salad greens, baby spinach, arugula, or a combination
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove, pureed
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
⅓ cup buttermilk or plain low-fat yogurt
Freshly ground pepper

1
Place the quinoa in a strainer and rinse several times with cold water.
2
Place in a medium saucepan with 1 1/4 cups water and salt to taste.
3
Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 15 minutes, until the grains display a thread-like spiral and the water is absorbed.
4
Remove from the heat, remove the lid and place a dish towel over the pan, then return the lid to the pan and let sit for 10 minutes or longer undisturbed.
5
Transfer to a salad bowl and fluff with forks.
6
Allow to cool.
7
Add the remaining salad ingredients except the salad greens to the bowl.
8
Whisk together the dressing ingredients.
9
If using yogurt, thin out if desired with a tablespoon of water.
10
Just before serving toss the lettuces with 3 tablespoons of the dressing.
11
Toss the quinoa mixture with the rest of the dressing.
12
Line a salad bowl or platter with the greens, top with the quinoa, and serve.
13
Or if preferred, toss together the greens and quinoa mixture before serving.

280

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup quinoa, 1 1/4 cups water, Salt to taste, 1 small cucumber, cut in half lengthwise, seeded and sliced, or 1 Persian cucumber, sliced; or 1/2 cup sliced or diced celery (from the inner heart), and more.

Yes, Quinoa Salad With Avocado and Kalamata Olives 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 Salad With Avocado and Kalamata Olives

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