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Writer's pictureGabi D

Fresh Quinoa Salad

Updated: Nov 18


This dish is highly nutritious and incredibly simple to prepare. The only cooking involved is for the quinoa; the remaining steps only require chopping and mixing! I suggest including at least one meal with raw vegetables or fruits in your daily diet. This will help you stay energized, healthy, and strong.


Quinoa is a flowering plant knowing for her edible seeds. It is often described as a great substitute for rice and a “superfood”, because of its properties. It’s a complete protein therefore it has all 9 essential amino acids, it’s a great source of fiber, it’s rich in antioxidants, minerals and has more, iron, magnesium and zinc than many other grains. Only one cup of cooked quinoa has 8 grams of protein.



INGREDIENTS:


-1 cup dry quinoa

-½ can of chickpeas

-1/2 of a red onion, diced

-1/2 red pepper, diced

-5 cherry tomatoes, halved

-1/4 cup chopped spinach

-1 medium size grated carrot


Dressing

-1/2 lemon juice

-1 tsp dried oregano

-1 garlic clove, finely minced

-4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

- salt and pepper


INSTRUCTIONS:


1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.


2. Meanwhile, chop all the veggies and set aside.


3. Let quinoa cool at room temperature, then mix it with veggies and dressing in a large mixing bowl, until everything is well coated.

* You can serve immediately or save it for later, can be kept very well in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 5 days.


" If you keep good food in the fridge, you will eat good food. "

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