Pomegranate Avocado Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
The salad
-
2
cups
cooked quinoa, cooled
-
1
cup
pomegranate arils (seeds)
-
¼
cup
chopped pecans
-
1
whole
avocado, diced
-
2
cups
chopped fresh greens (i.e., kale, chard, spinach)
-
¼
cup
fresh basil, chopped
The vinaigrette
-
1
whole
lime or lemon, juiced
-
1
tablespoon
extra virgin olive oil
-
1
tablespoon
pomegranate molasses
-
2
cloves
garlic, minced
-
¼
teaspoon
black pepper
-
a pinch
sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Combine quinoa, pomegranate, pecans, avocado, greens, and basil in a medium bowl.
- Whisk together lime or lemon juice, olive oil, pomegranate molasses, garlic, black pepper, and sea salt in a small bowl to make the vinaigrette.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad, combine well, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
316
Total fat
18g
Total carbohydrates
36g
Total protein
7g
Sodium
24mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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