Egg and Avocado Quinoa Salad

Packed with a combination of all the best healthy fats. There is nothing lacking in these three main ingredients and topping it with pomegranate and nuts to enhance flavor with antioxidants is a healthy choice.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 2 cups organic cooked quinoa cooled
  • 1 cup organic pomegranate arils seeds
  • ¼ cup chopped organic pecans
  • 1 organic avocado diced
  • 2 cups chopped fresh organic greens i.e., kale, chard, spinach
  • ¼ cup fresh organic basil chopped
  • 1 cup organic mixed nuts (or of your choice)
  • 4 organic (prefer pasture raised) eggs

Vinaigrette Dressing

  • 1 organic lime or lemon juiced
  • 1 tablespoon organic extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon organic pomegranate molasses*
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch sea salt optional

Instructions
 

  • To make salad, combine quinoa, pomegranate, pecans, avocado, greens, and basil in a bowl.
  • To make vinaigrette, whisk together lime or lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, pomegranate molasses, garlic, black pepper, and sea salt (optional) in a small bowl.
  • Pour vinaigrette over salad, combine well and serve immediately.
Keyword healthy, healthy fats, organic