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Skinny quinoa Salad

Updated: March 23, 2022 / Posted: May 13, 2014 / By Sujatha Muralidhar This post may contain affiliate links· As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases·

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"Quinoa" wiki calls this as the super grain because of its high protein content compared that of any other cereals. This grain is rich in protein when compared to brown rice, potatoes and also a great source of dietary fiber and phosphorous.

Here is the recipe for skinny Quinoa salad.

Quinoa Salad with Corn , Peas, Avacado


If an ingredient has more healthy factors, everyone starts talking about and comes up with customization.

After reading the goodness of quinoa everywhere, right from the magazines to the Television healthy Shows, I started including this grain wherever I could. I have already come up Quinoa Dosa here.

Quinoa grains are easier to be handled with, like rice. To get fluffier yet softer grains, keep the grains boil for 5 minutes and then keep in simmer flame for 15 minutes by covered. Use the fork to stir and fluff them up.

Quinoa Salad with Corn , Peas, Avacado

How to make quinoa corn avocado salad

Quinoa Salad-steps and procedures

1. Wash quinoa in the running water. Use the strainer or tiny holed colander for washing. These grains are tiny, handle them gently.

2. In the higher flame, keep a vessel and add 1¼ cup of water and salt. Bring it to boil. Add washed and cleaned grains. Allow it to boil for 5 minutes.

Quinoa Salad-steps and procedures

Then keep in simmer flame, cover the lid and allow them to cook for 15 minutes. By lifting the lid and stirring occasionally. After 15 minutes, it should have absorbed the water and cooked completely well.

Quinoa Salad-steps and procedures

3. The well-cooked grain will get smashed in the fingers when pressed. Using the fork, gently separate them from sticking.

Quinoa Salad-steps and procedures

4. In the microwave safe bowl, add frozen corn,peas, and salt. Cook it for 2 minutes or until they become softer. Thinly slice the avocados.

5. In the salad bowl, add cooked Quinoa, corn kernels, peas. Add few drops of lemon juice.Use wooden ladle or fork to gently mix them. Transfer Quinoa Salad  to the serving bowl, add a topping with avocado slices.

Quinoa Salad with Corn , Peas, Avacado

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Quinoa Salad with Corn , Peas, Avacado

Skinny Quinoa salad

Here is the recipe for skinny Quinoa salad. This grain is rich in protein when compared to brown rice, potatoes and also a great source of dietary fiber and phosphorous.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 527kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cup water
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 4 tablespoon sweet corn frozen or fresh
  • 4 tablespoon green peas frozen or fresh
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 avocado

Instructions

  • Over high heat, place a pot. Add water and salt, bring it to rolling boil.
  • Add rinsed quinoa. Cook for 20 minutes in low heat.
  • The well-cooked grain will get smashed in the fingers when pressed. Using the fork, gently fluff them up.
  • In the microwave safe bowl, add frozen corn,peas, and salt. Cook it for 2 minutes or until they become softer. Thinly slice the avocados.
  • In the salad bowl, add cooked Quinoa, corn kernels, green peas, and lemon juice .
  • Gently combine them and top with avocado slices. And serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 527kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 316mg | Potassium: 1104mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 454IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 5mg
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword skinny quinoa salad
Author Sujatha Muralidhar

Serving Suggestions:
Serve them as breakfast or as a side salad to the regular meal. I love to have this recipe for my lunch, whenever I am in dieting mood.

Tips and Variations for Quinoa Salad :
Substitute lemon juices any other healthy salad dressing of your choice. Apple cider vinegar would bring out different taste to the salad.
Add any other fresh vegetables of your choice.

Do not forget to look into other salad recipes like, Grilled Pineapple Salad.

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