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    Home » Diet » Gluten Free Recipes

    Avocado Lime Quinoa Salsa

    5 from 1 vote
    Posted April 24, 2014 (last updated February 1, 2020) by Wendy Polisi

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    Looking for a fun way to mix up your salsa game?  You will love this Avocado Lime Quinoa Salsa.  All the flavors you love with a kick of nutrition to fuel your day.  A great healthy salsa option!

    Avocado Lime Quinoa Salsa


    I have been talking a lot over about how I've made a commitment with myself to focus on my own health and stop using the "I don't have time to take care of myself and exercise" excuse all the time.

    I'm about a week and a half into it, and I have to say it is going really well. I've been walking 10,000 steps a day, which is about 6,000 more than I get naturally. Just taking the time to get outside in the fresh spring air has done wonders for me both physically and mentally. I'm feeling fitter already.

    I've also done a great job at cleaning up my diet with delicious recipes like this quinoa salsa.

    Avocado Lime Quinoa Salsa


    It's not that I ever ate really bad. I just fell into the trap of grabbing easy convenience food because after taking care of four other people who almost never agree on a meal, I was too tired to do anything else. Veggies (other than the limited ones the boys eat) were taking a back seat because chopping felt like too much work.

    Lately, I've been forcing myself to plan my meals ahead of time and just this focus has brought everything back into line.

    This Avocado Lime Quinoa Salsa is an amazing addition to my menu.

    I enjoyed it on this Fajita Bowl and on these Taquitos.

    It's also great over eggs and on a variation of these easy veggie wraps. (That I eat at least three times a week.)

    Avocado Lime Quinoa Salsa


    Of course, I'm sure it would be sensational with chips, but I have thus far used self control and refrained from trying it. (Just because chips are a weak spot for me and I don't trust myself to stop at a reasonable portion.)

    The biggest thing I've learned is what a difference making myself a priority and taking the time to plan makes.

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    5 from 1 vote

    Avocado Lime Quinoa Salsa

    This Avocado Lime Quinoa Salsa is an amazing addition to your menu, and so healthy!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 115kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb plum tomatoes seeded and chopped
    • ½ cup cooked quinoa
    • ½ medium red onion chopped fine
    • 1 avocado peeled and diced
    • 2 jalapeño seeded and chopped
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ¼ - ½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Combine tomatoes, quinoa, red onion, avocado, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, lime juice and olive oil in a bowl. Sprinkle with sea salt, cumin, paprika and chipotle chile powder and stir gently.

    Notes

    This recipe is vegan and vegetarian friendly!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 406mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 940IU | Vitamin C: 21.8mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.9mg

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    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

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    1. Shannon Graham

      February 12, 2018 at 4:08 am

      5 stars
      This looks so easy to eat!

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