Quinoa Avocado and Citrus Salad
Use Success® Tri-Color Quinoa, creamy avocado, slivered almonds and a dash of citrus to make these simple towers that add a sophisticated touch to any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 bag Success® Tri-Color Quinoa
- 3 avocados, divided
- 1 orange
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 2 tbsp minced red onion
- 1 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp seasoned salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- nonstick cooking spray
- 1 cup spring salad greens (optional)
- 1/4 cup vinaigrette
Instructions
Simple with a sophisticated touch, these towers made with Success® Tri-Color Quinoa, avocado and a dash of citrus are sure to impress. You don’t need to be a master chef to prepare an elegant side dish for your next meal.
Step 1
Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Set aside.
Step 2
Peel avocados and chop 1 avocado into small pieces. Mash remaining avocados. Peel and segment orange. Chop orange slices and remove seeds.
Step 3
Combine quinoa, chopped avocado, orange pieces, almonds and onions in a large bowl. Whisk together mashed avocado, orange juice, honey, olive oil, seasoned salt and pepper in a small bowl. Add to the quinoa mixture and gently stir until well combined.
Step 4
Spray four, 4-ounce ramekins with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 5
Pack mixture firmly into ramekins. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing to cover entire surface; refrigerate at least 1 hour, until ready to serve. Unmold onto salad plates and top with salad greens, if using. Drizzle with vinaigrette.
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