Healthy Eating: Avocado Spinach Quinoa Salad

Avocado Spinach Quinoa Salad is my new go-to lunch option! We’re changing things up a little bit over at The Taylor House, we’ve been eating clean and healthy for the last three weeks. The difference it’s made in my energy and how I feel is AMAZING! Plus, I’ve lost 10 pounds!

How crazy is that? I wanted to share this simple salad with you, I know you’ll love it just as much as we have!

Sometimes you just need a change! Whether it’s your wardrobe, decorating your house or even your daily meal planning. I came to the realization that our 20th anniversary trip to Hawaii was only a couple months away and if I wanted to fit comfortably in a swimsuit, something needed to change!

I had heard and read so much about clean eating, the benefits of not just losing weight but your overall health seemed like it was worth a shot. I am so incredibly glad I did! Let’s be honest, I do miss bread and cheese but I think we’ll add it back in slowly next week and see how it goes. 🙂

Something else I’ve changed is how much I get up and move about each day. I used to sit and work for 8 hours straight, not moving unless it was to get food or create a project. I’ve been making myself get up and clean a little each day around the house as well as changing loads in the wash. I have a timer and get up and move around every hour. This has helped a ton, I feel better and I’m LESS tired!

This is crazy, but while I’ve been cleaning and doing more organizing around the house – I switched up our Febreze scent too! There’s a new Febreze AIR: Blood Orange that smells heavenly. I always love the more citrus smells so this was a no-brainer! I’m so glad we made the change to this scent!

IMPORTANT TIP: Don’t shake! Air Effects is ready to release the freshness as soon as you pull the trigger.

It’s amazing how little changes in your life can make you feel like a completely different person or love your home just a little bit more because you found the perfect decor or scent to use in your space!

My new goals are to continue to eat healthy during the year and make myself take daily breaks to clean and organize. I should have your house in tip-top shape in no time at all!

How to Make Avocado Spinach Quinoa Salad

Ingredients You Need

• 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
• 2 cups spinach
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1/2 cup diced cucumbers
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1  tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1. In a medium bowl, rinse the quinoa a few times.
2. In a medium saucepan, boil 2 cups of salted water.
3. Add the quinoa and continue to boil for about 10 minutes until the quinoa is tender.
4. Drain the quinoa and let it cool.
5. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, and quinoa after it has cooled.
6. Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
7. Pour onto the salad and toss to coat.
8. Season to taste with more salt and pepper.

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Healthy Eating: Avocado Spinach Quinoa Salad

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
• 2 cups spinach
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1/2 cup diced cucumbers
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1  tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, rinse the quinoa a few times.
2. In a medium saucepan, boil 2 cups of salted water.
3. Add the quinoa and continue to boil for about 10 minutes until the quinoa is tender.
4. Drain the quinoa and let it cool.
5. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, and quinoa after it has cooled.
6. Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
7. Pour onto the salad and toss to coat.
8. Season to taste with more salt and pepper.