Quinoa and Avocado Salad with Roasted Vegetables

This quinoa and avocado salad with roasted vegetables is a healthy and delicious way to get your daily dose of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. The quinoa provides complex carbohydrates and protein, the avocado adds healthy fats and creaminess, and the roasted vegetables add sweetness, color, and crunch. The salad is also packed with flavor, thanks to the fresh cilantro, red onion, olive oil, and lemon juice.

The inspiration for this salad came to me one day when I was browsing the farmers market. I saw a beautiful display of fresh avocados, and I immediately started thinking about how I could use them in a salad. I also had some leftover roasted vegetables from dinner the night before, and I thought they would be a great addition to the salad. As I was putting the salad together, I added some chopped red onion and fresh cilantro for flavor and color, and I drizzled it with a simple olive oil and lemon juice dressing. The salad was a hit with my family and friends, and I've been making it ever since.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 ripe avocado, diced
• 1 cup roasted vegetables (such as broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers)
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, avocado, roasted vegetables, red onion, and cilantro.
2. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Toss to combine.

Why It Works

• The combination of quinoa, avocado, and roasted vegetables provides a balance of complex carbohydrates, healthy fats, and protein.
• The fresh cilantro and red onion add flavor and color to the salad.
• The olive oil and lemon juice dressing is simple and flavorful, and it helps to bring all of the ingredients together.