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Citrus Quinoa Avocado Salad

Name: Citrus Quinoa Avocado Salad
Cook time: 20

5 out of 5 stars (based on 2 reviews)

min prep

4 servings

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17 ingredients

This colorful quinoa avocado salad is full of vibrant flavors with the addition of zesty lemons and fresh cilantro. It is also rich in cancer-fighting foods, including healthy monounsaturated fat from avocados combined with...

Ingredients

For the salad:

½ cup cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
2 small cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup red onion, chopped
1 bunch cilantro
2 cups spinach, thinly sliced
1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, no-salt-added or low-sodium (drained and rinsed)
1 cup cooked and cooled quinoa
2 medium avocados, diced

For the dressing:

Juice of 2 lemons
Zest of 1 lemon
2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon ground cumin
Dash of cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

544 cals

Fat

24 g

Saturated Fat

3 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

5 g

Monounsaturated Fat

14 g

Carbohydrates

72 g

Sugar

10 g

Fiber

20 g

Protein

18 g

Sodium

927 mg

Directions

Place all salad ingredients in a bowl.
Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a separate bowl.
Drizzle dressing over salad mixture and gently toss ingredients together until dressing is incorporated throughout.

Chef Tips

This recipe contains cancer fighting foods: whole grains.

This recipe was specially crafted to support cancer prevention and survival. It adheres to AICR’s Cancer Prevention Recommendations. Learn more about AICR’s recipe guidelines.

Registered Dietitian Approved

Our recipes, articles, and videos are reviewed by our oncology-trained dietitians to ensure that each is backed with scientific evidence and follows the guidelines set by the Oncology Nutrition for Clinical Practice, 2nd Ed., published by the Oncology Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group, a professional interest group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the American Institute for Cancer Research and the American Cancer Society

Citrus Quinoa Avocado Salad