"Quinoa" wiki calls this the super grain because of its high protein content compared to other cereal. This grain is rich in protein compared to brown rice and potatoes and is a great source of dietary fiber and phosphorous.
Here is the recipe for a skinny Quinoa salad.
If an ingredient has more healthy factors, everyone starts talking about it and comes up with customization.
After reading about the goodness of quinoa everywhere, from magazines to Television health Shows, I started including this grain wherever possible. I have already come up Quinoa Dosa here.
Quinoa grains are easier to handle, like rice. To get fluffier yet softer grains, boil for 5 minutes and then keep in simmering flame for 15 minutes by covering. Use the fork to stir and fluff them up.
How to make quinoa corn avocado salad
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 a boil. Add washed and cleaned grains. Allow it to cook for 5 minutes.
Then, turn to low heat, cover the lid, and allow them to cook for 15 minutes by occasionally lifting the lid and stirring. After 15 minutes, it should have absorbed the water and cooked entirely well.
3. The well-cooked grain will get smashed in the fingers when pressed. Using the fork, gently separate them from sticking.
4. add frozen corn, peas, and salt in the microwave-safe bowl. Cook it for 2 minutes or until they become softer. Thinly slice the avocados.
5. Add cooked Quinoa, corn kernels, and peas in the salad bowl. Add a few drops of lemon juice. Use a wooden spoon or fork to mix them gently. Transfer the Quinoa Salad to the serving bowl and add a topping with avocado slices.
Other easy salad recipes, like,
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- Spicy strawberry salad
- Copycat Fresco salad
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Printable recipe card
Skinny Quinoa salad
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
Serving Suggestions:
Serve them as breakfast or as a side salad to the regular meal.
Tips and Variations for Quinoa Salad :
Substitute lemon juices or any other healthy salad dressing of your choice. Apple cider vinegar would bring out a 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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