Cucumber, Tomato + Avocado Quinoa Salad

Avocado Quinoa Salad with Tomatoes + Cucumbers -- so bright, fresh and healthy! It's the perfect summertime salad and easy to take on picnics or pack for BBQs {vegan}

5 from 2 votes

Cucumber, Tomato + Avocado Quinoa Salad

You only need a few simple ingredients, the dressing is just a blend of lemon and olive oil and you toss it all together and you're done. One of those meals that comes together in a flash and makes for awesome lunch leftovers the next day!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: avocado, cucumber, tomato

Servings: Servings

Calories: 222kcal

Author: Alyssa

Ingredients

2 cups chopped english cucumber seedless is best
2 cups chopped tomatoes
2 large avocados diced
1 cup sliced red onion
2 cups cooked quinoa
1/4 cup chopped cilantro or herb(s of choice)
Juice of 1 lemon
A drizzle of olive oil I used about a tablespoon
Salt + pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large bowl combine the cucumber, tomato, avocados, onion, quinoa and cilantro. Toss to combine.
Squeeze lemon juice over salad, drizzle with olive and season with salt and pepper, and give it another toss.
Place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors marinate. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Notes

recipe adapted from BuzzFeed

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