INGREDIENTS
- 3/4 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 6-8 grape tomatoes, halved
Let’s Talk Nutrition:
- Balanced Nutrition: Quinoa, avocado, tomatoes, and a hard-boiled egg make this salad balanced. Avocado provides healthy monounsaturated fats and quinoa plant-based protein and fiber. Vitamins and antioxidants are in tomatoes, and eggs provide protein. These ingredients create a balanced meal.
- Heart Health: Avocado’s monounsaturated fats lower bad cholesterol. Quinoa fiber and tomato antioxidants may also improve cardiovascular health. A diet rich in these nutrients can help the heart.