Quinoa & Avocado Salad With Edamame & Cherry Tomatoes

Name: Quinoa & Avocado Salad With Edamame & Cherry Tomatoes
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 100g quinoa; 1 ripe avocado, diced; 150g shelled edamame (fresh or frozen, cooked); 100g cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped; Juice of 1 lime; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; Salt and black pepper

"A light and refreshing salad that combines gut-nourishing fibre with protein and healthy fats to provide a slow and steady energy release. Avocado provides monounsaturated fats and vitamin E to nourish the skin, support hormones and keep energy stable. Quinoa, edamame, tomatoes and avocado are all gut-loving ingredients that help promote regularity and improve the microbiome. A sprinkle of mint, a squeeze of lime and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil lift the flavour while adding antioxidants and polyphenols for anti-inflammatory, immunity support," says nutritional therapist Alexa Mullane.

By Grounded

Serves 215 mins

Quinoa & Avocado Salad With Edamame & Cherry Tomatoes

Vegan
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free

Ingredients

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Method

4 steps

Step 1: Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water. Add to a saucepan with double the amount of water (200ml), bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for . Fluff with a fork and allow to cool slightly.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, avocado, edamame, cherry tomatoes, and chopped mint.
Step 3: Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil, season well, and toss gently to combine.
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