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    Home » Entrees » Cherry Avocado Quinoa Salad

    Jun 21, 2013 · Modified: Oct 16, 2020 by Sues · This post may contain affiliate links, uses cookies, and generates income via ads · View privacy policy + disclosure statement linked in footer · 8 Comments

    Cherry Avocado Quinoa Salad

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    Don't judge a salad by the word "salad." Just don't. Because we all know a salad can be packed with cheese and croutons and bacon and creamy dressings. And that you may as well eat those three slices of pizza and a jug of soda because then at least you could fall into a food coma and go to pizza heaven. Food comas from salads, no matter how unhealthy said salad might be, just don't have the same impact.

     

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    This week, I made a quinoa salad for Parade magazine. And I promise it's both super duper tasty and healthy. There's a really fine line and it's incredibly difficult to reach the optimum level of health and taste. Avocado pretty much always helps. So does fruit. And a extra-virgin olive oil. A sprinkling of gorgonzola cheese is also a sure thing.

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    See? I guess it's not really so hard. Quinoa totally wins again. Happens every time.

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    Check out my full recipe over on Parade's website. I recommend this one gets made on Sunday evening when you're done indulging for the weekend and ready to start fresh for the week. I'll be spending some time in Ogunquit, Maine, this week to celebrate my anniversary weekend and you can bet your bottom dollar I'll be indulging. Yup. Lobster rolls, cocktails, ice cream, and who knows what else. I'll report back.

    Something tells me come Monday, I'll need this salad again, too.

    What are your weekend food plans?

    [Sues]

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    1. Susan says

      June 21, 2013 at 11:33 pm

      What a delicious salad! I love quinoa ( and cherries) and can imagine how wonderful they taste together.

    2. Cathy Pollak ~ Noble Pig says

      June 22, 2013 at 1:19 am

      How yummy!! I love the cherry and avocado combo, never would have put those two together. That's why I love food blogs, always inspiring!

    3. Jersey Girl Cooks says

      June 22, 2013 at 8:17 am

      Have fun in Maine! The salad looks great and I am heading over to see the recipe.

    4. Odetta says

      June 22, 2013 at 6:19 pm

      Definitely enjoying a few cocktails this weekend! I love the idea of cherries in a salad.. Have fun in Maine!

    5. Betty says

      June 22, 2013 at 6:52 pm

      Cherries make everything better. 🙂 This looks delicious!

    6. Shannon says

      June 23, 2013 at 8:50 pm

      definitely a fabulous salad!

    7. Emily @ A Cambridge Story says

      June 24, 2013 at 2:27 pm

      Yum! I've eaten quinoa salad with grapes and another with pineapple recently. Love the sound of cherries in there!

    8. Kelly Senyei | Just a Taste says

      June 26, 2013 at 12:28 pm

      This looks so delicious! Love the pairing of fresh fruit and creamy avocado. Yum!

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