Healthy Recipes Salad Quinoa Avocado Salad 4.5 (6) 4 Reviews Protein-packed quinoa pairs with creamy avocado in this refreshing grain salad. It's the perfect make-ahead side dish to bring on a picnic or take to a potluck. Or pack it for lunch or enjoy it as a light dinner. By Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer is a recipe developer, tester, and content creator. After graduating from culinary school, she started working the EatingWell Test Kitchen in 2006, developing and testing recipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 28, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD See More Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts With creamy avocado and protein-rich quinoa, this salad is both delicious and nutritious.With healthy fats from avocado, this dish supports heart health and satiety.The salad can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 4 hours. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 3 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons avocado oil ¾ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 3 cups cooked quinoa, cooled 2 medium avocados, chopped 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup diced cucumber ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 scallion, sliced Directions Whisk lime juice, oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add quinoa, avocados, tomatoes, cucumber, cilantro and scallion; stir gently until combined. Tips To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 4 hours. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, April 2018 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 414 Calories 25g Fat 44g Carbs 9g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 1/2 cups Calories 414 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 44g 16% Dietary Fiber 12g 42% Total Sugars 4g Protein 9g 18% Total Fat 25g 32% Saturated Fat 3g 17% Vitamin A 722IU 14% Vitamin C 22mg 24% Folate 156mcg 39% Sodium 313mg 14% Calcium 58mg 4% Iron 3mg 17% Magnesium 135mg 32% Potassium 968mg 21% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.