Gluten-Free Avocado Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa (cool it down before using)
  • 1 large ripe avocado, cubed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Lime Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cubed avocado, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, and red onion.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper to create the lime dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine all the ingredients and coat them with the dressing.
  4. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Refrigerate the salad for about 30 min to chill and let the flavors blend together. Serve as a refreshing and healthy meal.

For more inspiration on gluten-free salads, exploring titles such as “Greek Salad – My Gluten Free Guide” and “Jennifer Aniston Salad – Fresh and Gluten Free – Iowa Girl Eats” might yield an array of creative ideas:

You’ll find variations and approaches to gluten-free salads that include different ingredients and dressings, perfect for customizing your meal according to your taste.

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