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high protein avocado quinoa edamame salad, Ensalada de Quinua
Servings4

Ingredients

Cilantro Lime Yogurt Dressing (Makes 1.5 cups)

  • 1 cup plain 2% Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup avocado oil mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Salad

  • 1 cup cooked rainbow quinoa
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1 cup queso fresco cubed
  • 1 cup edamame shelled
  • 5 radishes sliced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup black kalamata olives chopped
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 stalks celery diced

Instructions

Cilantro Lime Yogurt Dressing

  • In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients until well blended.
  • Let set for 10 minutes. Enjoy right away or refrigerate for later, making sure to stir well before each use.

Salad

  • Once you have all the ingredients ready, it's time to assemble the salad.
  • Start with a bed of cooked quinoa, then add the tomatoes, diced avocado, cubed queso fresco, shelled edamame, sliced radishes, diced bell pepper, chopped black kalamata olives, shredded carrots, and diced celery on top.
  • Drizzle the cilantro lime yogurt dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
High Protein Avocado Quinoa Edamame Salad with Yogurt Dressing
Amount per Serving
Calories
403
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
 
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
10
g
Cholesterol
 
27
mg
9
%
Sodium
 
993
mg
43
%
Potassium
 
895
mg
26
%
Carbohydrates
 
32
g
11
%
Fiber
 
9
g
38
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Protein
 
19
g
38
%
Vitamin A
 
7003
IU
140
%
Vitamin C
 
58
mg
70
%
Calcium
 
304
mg
30
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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