Quinoa, or quinua in Spanish, is a nutritious grain that is popular in South America. The cooking method is similar to rice, where the quinoa is simply simmered in water until the liquid is evaporated.
This Quinoa Salad with Pineapple and Avocado is great for picnics and potlucks, and it also makes a wonderful accompaniment to grilled pork, seafood or chicken.
Buen provecho!
Ingredients
(4-6 serving)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups of quinoa
- 4 cups of water
- Salt
Quinoa
Salad:
1 cup diced fresh pineapple
1 cup diced fresh mango
1 avocado, peeled and diced
1/2 cup of red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 cup diced cucumber
Salt and pepper
Juice of 4 limes
1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
- Wash the quinoa in a fine strainer. Place the water, salt and quinoa in a medium pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- In a medium bowl mix all the salad ingredients and set aside. Toss the cooked quinoa with the pineapple mixture and serve.
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Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
What a beautiful salad this is, Erica! It’s so festive and colorful, and I bet absolutely delicious on its own, or with grilled meats. Thanks for sharing and thanks for stopping by my blog!
Belinda @zomppa says
I love quinoa and always looking for ways to jazz it up – this certainly is one!
rosita vargas says
oh…saludable y hermosa ensalada me agrada mucho,abrazos y abrazos.
jeannie says
This looks delicious and healthy, I should try making dishes like this more often!
Carol @ Always Thyme to Cook says
Great looking salad! I haven’t tried quinoa yet, this looks like a delicious way to use it.
Tatiana-QueCocinar says
Adoro la quinoa, pero no la habia preparado con mango, ya la hare y te conatre…
rebecca says
love this recipe and the use of avocado 🙂
bakingismyzen says
I’ve never had quinoa. Looks delicious!
~Carmen
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TOM says
Shouldn’t that be 4 cups water to 2 cups Quinoa?
Erica says
Yes, thanks
Lyndsey says
I like quinoa better cold in salads than hot as a side dish. I will definitely make this one soon!
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
I am a huge fan of salads…all sorts of salads…your quinoa salad looks very tasty and packed with flavours and deliciouness.
Claudia says
I am so loving your fresh recipes. We are big fans of quinoa here and it’s always fun to find a new way of prepping it. This is just grand!
Platanos, Mangoes and Me! says
Great looking and good for you too!
Anne says
What a delicious salad. I made it on saturday for a party and we all loved it. perfect balance of flavors.
Erica says
Thank you guys for your comments and feedback!
The Mistress of Spices says
I just happened to stumble onto your blog in looking for a quinoa salad recipe with fruit. Very nice space you have here! I will be a frequent visitor. Gracias!
Kalyani says
Hi Erica – thanks for this recipe , it was a sellout success at home, especially this being my first ever quinoa dish. I have mentioned ur post as track back in my blog’s post.. Thanks a ton :-))
My link – http://www.sizzlingtastebuds.com/2014/09/colombian-quinoa-salad-with-avacado-and.html
Laura says
You could easily add cooked chicken or a can of drained black beans to this and turn it into an entree 🙂