This鳄梨沙拉藜recipe is a powerhouse salad packed with good-for-you ingredients and the best healthy lemon vinaigrette.
Quinoa Salad
We’re obsessed with this quinoa salad in my house lately. Not only is it healthy and packed with healthy ingredients – it tastes great! (and that’s not easy with healthy food sometimes)
Quinoa is one of my favorite “superfoods” and in salad form, it combines with other vegetables to make a well-rounded and healthy meal. This quinoa salad is fresh, light, a little tangy, filling, andsoflavorful. The veggies work so well with the quinoa and the dressing goes perfectly with everything else.
The quinoa gives this salad tons of protein, and, paired with the healthy fats from the avocado, you’ll be amazed how filling this salad is. The toddler and I will eat this as a full meal for lunch and we also love eating it as a side dish withgrilled chicken (try this marinade！）
And speaking of healthy meals…
I’ve mentioned the toddler’s affinity for all things healthy food — he ADORES salads and sandwiches and won’t touch a burger or fried food with a 10-foot pole. Of course he likes his fair share of less-than-healthy foods, but if you ask him what he wants to eat it’s generally something pretty light and/or healthy (such as this quinoa salad!).
The other day I was out and my husband had the two boys with him. He’d planned a fun “boys” day complete with arcade games and burgers with fries.
I got a text about an hour after heading out that said, “Grey is begging me for salad with tomatoes. Is this for reals?” Yes, yes it is.
And the tomatoes were scarce in the salad since he’d eaten most of those too. Needless to say, this quinoa salad is a hit at my home! And not only with the toddler — everyone loves it!
Can I Make this Salad Ahead of Time?
Parts of this quinoa salad can be made ahead of time, but it is best enjoyed shortly after being dressed and assembled. You can prep all the veggies (minus the avocado), quinoa, and dressing ahead of time and store them separately in the fridge. When you’re ready to eat, chop the avocado (you’ll want the avocado prepped as close to eating as possible) and add it to the salad along with the dressing.
If you aren’t planning on finishing this salad all in one day, I’d recommend keeping the dressing separate from the salad and only dressing what you’ll be eating.
And you can of course always halve the recipe, but you’ll probably want to make a full batch of the dressing to have on hand because it is THAT good.
2tablespoonsDijon mustard,do not use regular mustard
1teaspoondried oregano
1clovegarlic,minced
1/2cup橄榄油
1柠檬(2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice)
盐和胡椒
Instructions
Cook the quinoa according to package directions. Fluff and set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, prep the dressing.拂红酒醋，芥末，牛至，大蒜，1/2茶匙盐（或适量），和1/4茶匙辣椒（或适量）一起在一个小碗。慢慢加入橄榄油入醋混合物，同时拂动轻快。拂柠檬汁。倒入冰箱里一个罐子和存储，而跃跃欲试的蔬菜。
Prep the veggies: Halve the cherry tomatoes, chop the cucumber (peel if desired, we leave the peel on), finely chop a quarter of a red onion, roughly chop fresh spinach, remove the pits and chop the avocados. Finely chop the cilantro if desired.
In a large bowl, add in all the prepped veggies and quinoa. Remove the dressing from the fridge and shake it well and then pour over the salad*. Toss the salad and then top with feta cheese if desired.
Enjoy immediately.
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Recipe Notes
*If you aren't planning on finishing this salad all in one day, I'd recommend keeping the dressing separate from the salad and only dressing what you'll be eating. Also, only prep the amount of avocados to what you'll be eating that day (so if you'll have leftovers, only add 1 avocado and add the other one the next day)
This salad reminds me of the one I make using quinoa. I don’t usually add any dressing but yours sounds delicious so going to try it! I love your kid’s passion for veggies It’s great and makes your life easier, doesn’t it? No need to make him eat them
Wow, I haven’t tried yet this quinoa salad before right now it’s summer and I’m looking for a light and healthy food for my health and quinoa is the best, so definitely trying it.
We followed the recipe to a “T” and it was dee-licious! So fresh and flavorful! Added a little baked tilapia for a tasty, healthy meal. Thanks for the recipe–it’s a keeper!!
Just made this as a side dish to go with salt and pepper squid. It was lovely. I have made too much dressing, how long can this be kept for in the fridge please
This was amazingly fantastic! Quite simple to make as well. I made this for a crowd and it was loved by all who like this kind of food. This will definitely become a regular dish I will make to share with others!
Absolutely LOVE this recipe & have been making it now for a bit over a month. One question, I made a little extra dressing & want to use it on other salads. How long will it stay good for when refrigerated?
Yay!! So happy to hear it’s been a hit It will stay good 5-7 days in the fridge! Just make sure to shake it up again before adding (it might separate/oil harden — if that’s the case let it stand at room temperature for about 15-20 mins and then shake it up again). Enjoy!
I have made some small changes as my spouse is not a big fan of cilantro or feta cheese and I like both. With jut two of us in our elder years I do a half batch which still makes enough for four meals. I substitute parsley for cilantro and fresh grated parmesan for feta and leave out the spinach until ready to serve and then serve over spinach or butter lettuce with avocado slices. I make a full batch of dressing as it keeps well and is good on other salads.
茱莉亚@快乐食品管says
This salad reminds me of the one I make using quinoa. I don’t usually add any dressing but yours sounds delicious so going to try it! I love your kid’s passion for veggies It’s great and makes your life easier, doesn’t it? No need to make him eat them
Garagegymplannersays
Wow, I haven’t tried yet this quinoa salad before right now it’s summer and I’m looking for a light and healthy food for my health and quinoa is the best, so definitely trying it.
Olivia - Primavera Kitchensays
这太有趣了！我希望我的小男孩托马斯将是一样的！这是我的梦想，他的15个月他喜欢蔬菜和水果，但他不喜欢尚未沙拉。我猜他太年轻了吧？
Lovely, lovely salad! Eating clean is much easier when it looks like this! ?
Anna Kitonosays
I made this as a side dish of pan fried cod! It’s delicious and filling <3 loving your recipe
chelseamessyapronsays
谢谢so much Anna! Glad you enjoyed this salad!
Linda & Joe Ssays
We followed the recipe to a “T” and it was dee-licious! So fresh and flavorful! Added a little baked tilapia for a tasty, healthy meal. Thanks for the recipe–it’s a keeper!!
chelseamessyapronsays
So happy to hear that! Thanks so much for the comment Linda and Joe
Gretchensays
今天做出这个吃午餐，我手头上的所有成分。这真是太棒了！我丈夫喜欢这样。谢谢你，这个惊人的配方。我肯定会在将来再次使得它，因为它是方便，快捷，美味可口。
chelseamessyapronsays
我很高兴听到这个！这是一个容易去的配方，我的爱也。希望你们喜欢:)
Jensays
Just made this and loved it because it’s not overly Mediterranean. No olives, left out feta. Dressing is great. A keeper.
摩根says
只是与美味的素食晚餐哈罗米干酪串使这个。顿饭真够意思！肯定会再次使它看到，因为它是与年轻人这样的打击。
chelseamessyapronsays
So happy to hear that! Thanks for the comment Morgan
Jessica @FitnessEquipmentsLabsays
你好切尔西，鳄梨沙拉看起来不错！
chelseamessyapronsays
由于杰西卡！
Kariesays
I made this for Friday night dinner along with grilled chicken. It was fabulous. Definitely going to add it to my school year lunch menu.
Olivia Mendenhallsays
啊，我的sooo高兴听到你爱这个！谢谢你的评论！
法案says
Great salad and organized recipe. I could do without the lengthy, repetitive narrative at the beginning and just get to the recipe.
切尔西上议院says
There’s a “jump to recipe” button at the top of the page
Michalasays
Just made this as a side dish to go with salt and pepper squid. It was lovely. I have made too much dressing, how long can this be kept for in the fridge please
切尔西上议院says
No more than a week! Glad it was enjoyed
黎明says
This was amazingly fantastic! Quite simple to make as well. I made this for a crowd and it was loved by all who like this kind of food. This will definitely become a regular dish I will make to share with others!
Olivia Mendenhallsays
YAYY!! So happy to hear everyone enjoyed!! Thanks for your comment!
Rosesays
我可以苹果醋代替对该沙拉红酒醋？
切尔西上议院says
我不会推荐它这个食谱
Anamikasays
Wow……………out of this world!!!
Kelleysays
Absolutely LOVE this recipe & have been making it now for a bit over a month. One question, I made a little extra dressing & want to use it on other salads. How long will it stay good for when refrigerated?
切尔西上议院says
Yay!! So happy to hear it’s been a hit It will stay good 5-7 days in the fridge! Just make sure to shake it up again before adding (it might separate/oil harden — if that’s the case let it stand at room temperature for about 15-20 mins and then shake it up again). Enjoy!
Amnasays
你好!我能替代红酒醋吗?I hope to hear from you soon. Thanks!
切尔西上议院says
我没有亲自试过在这个配方中的任何替代品，所以我不能肯定地说，但我想白葡萄酒醋应该没问题（尽管不同的！）
Scorchysays
I have made some small changes as my spouse is not a big fan of cilantro or feta cheese and I like both. With jut two of us in our elder years I do a half batch which still makes enough for four meals. I substitute parsley for cilantro and fresh grated parmesan for feta and leave out the spinach until ready to serve and then serve over spinach or butter lettuce with avocado slices. I make a full batch of dressing as it keeps well and is good on other salads.
切尔西上议院says
Sounds amazing! Glad you’ve been able to customize this salad to your preferences Thanks for the comment!
tajuddinsays
Avadado is good for brain health. thanks for sharing nice article
Instapotsays
These look absolutely delicious! You have amazing food photography too :] As much as I know my girls will love these, I know I will too!
切尔西上议院says
谢谢！
NRDsays
最佳藜沙拉永远。这敷料是美味的发售者。谢谢
切尔西上议院says
So happy to hear that! Thank you
Barbarasays
今天这个只是做...这是我做过的最好的藜沙拉食谱。谢谢！
切尔西上议院says
I’m so happy to hear this Barbara! Thanks so much for your comment!
丽莎says
我爱，爱，爱这个沙拉！我用敷料为其他沙拉过！谢谢！！
切尔西上议院says
I’m so happy to hear this Lisa! Thanks so much for your comment!