Pregnancy Friendly Quinoa Avocado Salad with Turmeric Lemon Dressing
This vibrant, nourishing salad is exactly the kind of meal that feels as good as it tastes — bright, fresh, and packed with ingredients that genuinely pull their weight. Quinoa brings complete protein and folate to the table, avocado adds healthy fats, and pumpkin seeds contribute a satisfying crunch along with a solid dose of zinc and magnesium. The turmeric-lemon dressing ties everything together with a warm, golden hue and a zippy citrus kick that makes the whole bowl feel alive. Ginger and black pepper in the dressing aren't just flavor boosters — they complement the turmeric beautifully and keep things interesting without relying on anything that raises concern during pregnancy. Everything here is cooked simply or served fresh, so you stay in full control of what goes into the bowl. It comes together without fuss: cook the quinoa, whisk the dressing, toss, fold in the avocado, and you're done. This is the kind of salad you'll want on repeat all week.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, and diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 english cucumber, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup dry-roasted pumpkin seeds
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1½ lemons)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the rinsed quinoa, water, and ¼ tsp salt in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, until the water is fully absorbed and the quinoa tails have unfurled.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the quinoa steam, covered, for 5 minutes. Uncover, fluff with a fork, and spread onto a large plate or sheet pan to cool for at least 10 minutes, until no longer steaming.
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