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Citrus Avocado Quinoa Salad

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1/3 cup, sliced red onion
  • 1 orange
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp orange juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. 
  2. In a small bowl, add walnuts and honey and gently stir until coated. Line a baking sheet with parchment and spread the nuts in a single layer. Bake 10-15 minutes, tossing every five minutes to prevent burning. Remove from oven and allow to cool before using.
  3. While nuts are in the oven, place quinoa and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cover and let simmer until all the water has been absorbed, 10-15 minutes. Cover and allow to cool or chill before using.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, red onion, orange segments, avocado, pomegranate seeds, cilantro, orange juice, lemon juice, and olive oil. Gently stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with walnuts and serve

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts for Citrus Avocado Quinoa Salad

  • Number of Servings Per Container: 4
  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 340
  • Total Fat: 20g, 26%
    • Saturated Fat: 2.5g, 11%
    • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg, 0%
  • Sodium: 5mg, 0%
  • Total Carbohydrate: 38g, 14%
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g, 27%
    • Total Sugars: 15g
      • Added Sugars: 4g, 9% 
  • Protein: 7g, 14%
  • Vitamin D: 0mcg, 0%
  • Calcium: 50mg, 4%
  • Iron: 2mg, 10%
  • Potassium: 500mg, 12%