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Avocado Green Goddess Power Quinoa Salad

Recipe by Priya Sharma • Cuisine: Healthy

Nutrient-packed fluffy quinoa, creamy Hass avocado, crisp cucumbers, edamame, and baby spinach tossed in a creamy herb dressing.

Avocado Green Goddess Power Quinoa Salad
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Yield
2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Tri-color Quinoa (Rinsed well)
  • 1 large Ripe Hass Avocado (Diced into neat cubes)
  • 1 medium English Cucumber (Thinly sliced half-moons)
  • 0.75 cup Shelled Edamame (Steamed)
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach & Arugula (Washed and crisped)
  • 0.5 cup each Fresh Basil & Mint leaves (For Goddess dressing)
  • 3 tablespoons Tahini or Greek yogurt (For velvety base)
  • 3 tablespoons each Lime juice & Extra virgin olive oil (Dressing balance)
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted pumpkin seeds (For crunch)

Instructions

1
Simmer Fluffy Quinoa
Rinse 1 cup quinoa thoroughly in a fine-mesh strainer. Combine with 2 cups water and 0.5 tsp salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce to low heat, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, let stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
* Tip: Fluffing with a fork prevents clumping as it cools.
2
Blend the Goddess Dressing
In a high-speed blender, combine fresh basil, mint leaves, tahini, garlic, lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons water, salt, and black pepper. Blend until creamy, vibrant green, and pourable.
* Tip: Add a splash of cold water if the dressing is too thick.
3
Prep the Greens and Veggies
Thinly slice English cucumbers into ribbons or half-moons. Dice ripe avocado and toss with a squeeze of lime to prevent browning. Steam shelled edamame for 3 minutes and shock in ice water.
* Tip: Ice shock locks in the vibrant emerald hue of edamame.
4
Assemble the Bowls
Divide fresh baby spinach and arugula between two wide salad bowls. Add a generous mound of cooled quinoa in the center. Arrange sliced cucumbers, diced avocado, and edamame in vibrant rainbow sections around the bowl.
* Tip: Beautiful presentation makes healthy food irresistible.
5
Drizzle and Garnish
Generously drizzle the creamy Green Goddess dressing over the vegetables and quinoa. Sprinkle toasted pumpkin seeds and hemp hearts over the top for a satisfying crunch. Serve immediately.
* Tip: Enjoy as a refreshing, nutrient-packed power meal.
Chef's Secret Tip: Rinse quinoa vigorously under cold water before simmering to remove natural saponins that cause bitterness. Add avocado just before tossing.
Calories: 390 kcal
Protein: 14g
Carbs: 41g
Fats: 21g
Fiber: 11g
Find more delicious tested recipes at allrecipe4u • Printed on 2026-11-02