Quinoa Guacamole Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Quinoa Guacamole Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Everyone's favorite dip combines with healthy whole grains in this quick and easy recipe for Quinoa Guacamole Salad.

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked quinoa
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 teaspoons freshly grated lime zest
3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 Tablespoons olive oil
2 avocados
2 tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped white onion

Instructions

Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh sieve until the water runs clear.
Add the quinoa, plus 4 cups water, to a medium saucepan. Bring the quinoa to a boil then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes (uncovered), or until the germ ring is visible (indicating the quinoa is cooked). Transfer the quinoa to a large bowl to cool.
Whisk together the garlic, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, salt, pepper and olive oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
Dice the avocados and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. (See Kelly's Notes.)
Add the diced avocado, tomatoes and onions to the quninoa. Drizzle with dressing and fold to thoroughly combine.
Serve salad at room temperature or refrigerate and serve cold.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quinoa Guacamole Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this Quinoa Guacamole Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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