This nutrient-packed Quinoa Avocado Spinach Power Salad only takes 25 minutes to make! It is full of healthy, energizing, plant-based goodness. (Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free.)
This quinoa avocado power salad is so fresh and tasty! Fluffy white quinoa, spinach, and juicy tomatoes combine with creamy avocado.
It is nourishing, pleasantly filling, and feels so energizing. Plus it is easy to make and only 25 minutes to prepare!
Ingredients for Quinoa Avocado Salad
For this recipe you will need:
- White quinoa
- Avocado
- Fresh baby spinach
- Grape or cherry tomatoes
- Green onion (scallion)
- Red wine vinegar
- Garlic
This dish is versatile, so play around with different variations and flavors. Add beans or seeds for additional protein, or fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, or basil for added freshness.
It makes a great take-along lunch that you can make ahead of time and store in the fridge. It also works great for picnics, potlucks, parties, etc.
For more inspiration, also browse all salad recipes or quinoa recipes!
Quinoa Avocado Spinach Power Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup white quinoa (uncooked)
- 2 avocados
- 3 oz. baby spinach (more if desired)
- 8 oz. grape/cherry tomatoes
- 3 green onions (or finely diced red onion)
- 2 1/2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 1-2 cloves garlic (I use 2)
- 1/8 tsp. salt (more/less to taste)
Optional additions:
- Cucumber, fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, etc.), lemon juice, Dijon mustard, 1 tsp. dried oregano/basil
Instructions
- Rinse and cook quinoa*.
- Meanwhile, roughly chop the spinach. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- Mince garlic, and add to spinach.
- Halve/quarter cherry tomatoes, slice green onions, and dice avocado.
- When quinoa is done cooking, immediately add it to the large bowl with spinach & garlic. Toss well to combine. (The heat from the quinoa will lightly wilt the spinach and mellow the garlic.)
- Add the tomatoes, green onions, red wine vinegar, and salt to taste. Stir to combine.
- Add the avocado and lightly toss. Serve immediately or refrigerate to let flavors blend/intensify.
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Kim
Enjoying every bite of it right now! Pleasantly surprised! Thank you!
Kaitlin
So great to hear!
Diane C
Loved this salad!!!! Instead of the vinegar, tossed it with some EVOO and lemon juice. Added a little grilled chicken. AMAZING!!!!!!
Kaitlin
Thanks for sharing!
CToth
A++++ Excellent!!! I have been making this salad for years. It is one of my favorites and it stores well in the fridge for a days. I usually add the avocado right before I have a serving. It is soo good, makes me feel great, I usually have some wonderful energy after I eat it. Thank you so much for such a great recipe.
Kaitlin McGinn
So glad you've been enjoying this one!
Jackie
Hi Kaitlin!
I just wanted to thank you for this recipe. I’ve had it in my “stash” for several years but never tried it until last week. WOW! Have we been missing out! It is so delicious and so easy. It’s now going to be a regular addition to our menu. We eat it as a main dish salad and it’s so satisfying and cool for hot, humid NC days. Thanks so much!
Kaitlin McGinn
Hi Jackie! That's amazing to hear! Appreciate you giving it a try and sharing your very kind feedback, thank you!
Unknown
I just made this salad for lunch and OMG.....it's AMAZING! I love every ingredient in it!
Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer
Awesome! Thanks for the feedback!
Unknown
I love this recipe! I make it pretty frequently and it's good to take to dinners with non vegans, as they all like it too! Also it's a super good left over.
Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer
Fun to hear the carnivores enjoy it too - thanks for the feedback!
nannette storey
I love this. Thank you. I sprinkle a little feta before serving. It tastes better cold.
Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer
Thanks for sharing!
Karon Skidmore
I made this for a picnic. It is very good. Next time I will double the spinach and add lemon juice or zest to the dressing. I love that it's good made ahead. Thanks for the recipe!
Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer
So great! Thanks for your feedback.