Home Recipes Salad sides Avocado, Tuna & Strawberry Quinoa Salad Avocado, Tuna & Strawberry Quinoa Salad Quick access Ingredients Preparation Comments Ingredients Preparation Comments By: Hubert Cormier, Ph.D. in nutrition Preparation 15 min Cooking - Refrigeration 30 min Freezing 0 min 4 servings Piece of cake (easy) Quick access Ingredients Preparation Comments Ingredients Preparation Comments Peculiarities Egg-free High in protein Lactose-free Legumes No added sugar No-cook Under 30 minutes Vegetarian Categories Lunches Salad meals Salad sides Salads Thematics Salads Avocado, Tuna & Strawberry Quinoa Salad Avocados Stuffed with Quinoa Salad Is avocado a fruit or a vegetable? While often prepared like a vegetable, avocado is actually a fruit! There are many myths regarding this fruit rich in good fats. Yet, its consumption is associated with a better global diet, a good nutrient intake, as well as a reduction in risks of suffering from metabolic syndrome (a state which increases risks of cardiovascular diseases). And although the avocado is rich in fats, the latter are good for the heart. Plus, they even contribute to satiety! Here is the perfect avocado recipe for lunches or picnics: the quinoa salad with strawberries, avocados, and tuna! PSST! Serve this quinoa salad directly into avocado shells for a unique presentation! [separation] SIMPLY DELICIOUS: This avocado, tuna, and strawberry quinoa salad makes your mouth water? You will surely love this salmon and tuna poke bowl as well. A must-try! Bonà savoir Good fats to lose weight? A study on healthy overweight adults showed that eating half an avocado for breakfast considerably reduces hunger and the desire to eat while also increasing satiety. So don’t avoid good fats and make this avocado and tuna salad! Ingredients Metric system Imperial system Quinoa salad Cooked quinoa - 2 cups 500 mL To discover! Flaked light tuna in water, drained - 1 can 120 g To discover! Edamames - 1 cup 250 mL To discover! Strawberries, cut into small dices - 1 cup 250 mL To discover! Grenoble walnuts, crushed - ¼ cup 60 mL To discover! Salt and pepper - To taste To taste To discover! Ripe avocados - 4 4 To discover! Lime - 1 1 To discover! Preparation Switch to cook mode Quinoa salad Step 1 In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients except the avocados and lime juice. Step 2 When ready to serve, cut the avocados in half lengthwise and remove the seed using a knife. Step 3 Then, remove about 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of the flesh of each avocado and transfer into a bowl. Drizzle the remaining portions with lime juice to prevent them from turning brown. Step 4 Using a fork, crush the avocado flesh you just removed until you get a smooth and homogeneous puree. Incorporate the remaining lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Step 5 Mix this preparation with the other filling ingredients. Stuff the avocados and serve immediately. Like it? Share it!
