Quinoa Avocado and Citrus Salad

Citrus-scented RiceSelect® Tri-Color Quinoa shines in this flavorful plated salad. A dish you can mostly make ahead, you’ll want to serve this the next time you're expecting guests.

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Serves
4
Total Time
25
Prep Time
10
Cook Time
15

Ingredients

  • null 2 cups RiceSelect® Tri-Color Quinoa
  • null 2 cups orange juice
  • null 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
  • null 1 orange, peeled & finely chopped
  • null 1 tsp olive oil
  • null 1 tsp honey
  • null 1 tsp salt
  • null 1/2 tsp pepper
  • null 2 large avocados, peeled and mashed
  • null 1 small avocados, sliced thinly salad greens
  • null 1/3 cup toasted almonds, sliced
  • null 2 tbsp citrus vinaigrette

Instructions

  1. Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Replace water with orange juice. Allow to cool.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the red onion, orange, olive oil, honey, salt and pepper.
  3. Using a tall cooking ring, layer the ingredients. Start with the quinoa, followed by mashed avocado, then red onion mixture. Top with sliced avocado and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Put a base of salad greens on a plate and top with the quinoa tower. Remove the ring, and garnish with almonds. Drizzle vinaigrette on top.