Healthy Quinoa Avocado Feta Salad

Avocado is the base for this delicious quinoa avocado feta salad. It’s loaded with fresh healthy ingredients and is perfect for a main dish along with toasted pita bread. Many variations can be added to appeal to every salad lover trying it out.

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Ingredients for Quinoa Avocado Feta Salad

1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped

½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

½ cup cucumber, sliced

½ cup red onion, diced

½ cup quinoa, cooked according to package

½ cup chickpeas

1 small avocado, diced

½ cup Feta cheese, optional

Dressing

¼ cup olive oil

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

¼ cup lemon juice

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon parsley

Salt & pepper to taste

Directions for Quinoa Avocado Feta Salad

In a small bowl whisk together dressing ingredients until well combined and set aside

Cook quinoa according to package

Cut up vegetables and place in large bowl

Add in cooled quinoa and chickpeas

Drizzle on dressing

Toss to thoroughly coat. Sprinkle with feta cheese.

Serve and enjoy!

Health Benefits of Avocado

Below are some health benefits of avocados that contain over 20 vitamins and minerals.

• Lowers cancer risk-Due to the folate levels there are studies proving lower risk of prostate and colon cancers.
• Improves blood pressure-Due to its high potassium which is more than a banana.
• Reduces arthritis-There are limited studies on this but the oil extracts from avocado can help due it containing vitamin E which is an anti-inflammatory.
• Helps with weight loss-Due to high fiber avocados can help contribute to weight loss. Click here for my article on fiber.
• Lowers inflammation-Due to its high mono-unsaturated oleic acid which is a heart healthy fatty acid and it has Vitamin E and Vitamin K.
• Controls blood sugar-Since avocado is low in carbs it helps maintain blood sugar levels.
• Improve eye health-Due its powerful antioxidant properties including lutein and zeaxanthin.

Is it OK to Eat an Avocado Every Day?

Of course it is! Avocados are healthy and delicious. But there are certain foods that shouldn’t be eaten every single day.

Is Avocado Good for Your Skin?

Yes! Eating avocados regularly can help keep your skin looking young and radiant. In fact, eating two avocados per week can lower your risk of developing wrinkles by 50%.

Nutritional Information and Facts for Quinoa Avocado Feta Salad

Eating healthy can be delicious when making smart choices such as cucumber, leafy greens, tomatoes, chickpeas and quinoa.  Enjoy these healthy selections in this tasty cucumber quinoa avocado salad.

 

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Makes about 2 servings

Notes For Delicious Quinoa Avocado Salad

To cut calories, reduce dressing oil or just use balsalmic vinegar and lemon

Adding extra veggies such as asparagus, broccoli, beets, carrots, peppers, black beans could increase nutritional value

To cut calories, reduce amount of chickpeas and avocado

To add more flavor try Apple Cider Vinegar in the dressing

Avocado is a highly nutritious way to help you eat a healthy diet.  Try my recipe for quinoa avocado feta salad and please leave a comment below how you like it!  For my other avocado and chickpea salad, click here for the Avocado and Chickpea Salad Recipe with Salmon.

To learn more about quinoa, visit here.

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