Avocado is a deep penetrating oil, rich in vitamins A, D and E, lecithin, as well as potassium.
Quinoa and avocado salad
Recipe shared by Julie
- Recipe type: "salad"
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 20 minutes
Ingredients
Serves: four
- 1 cup red quinoa
- 2 avocados (cut in pieces)
- A few dried tomatoes
- 2 fresh basil leaves
- 1 green onion
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- Salt
- Cayenne (very small amount)
Directions
- Rinse quinoa in cold water and drain well.
- In saucepan, bring 2 cups water and 1/2 tsp salt to boil. Add quinoa. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until water is absorbed (about 20 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix together the ingredients in cooled quinoa. Toss with dressing.
- Serve fresh with parsley on top.
Author's note
- Quinoa is gluten-free, with a low sodium and high fiber content. It is 12-18% protein, has 9 of the essential amino acids (including lysine, which is essential for tissue growth and repair), and is a good source of vitamin E, B, manganese, magnesium, iron, copper and phosphorous.
- Avocado has a high content of essential fatty acids, which is essential for skin nutrition.
Perfect recipe for those who follow a gluten-free diet and for all kinds of skin conditions.
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