Quinoa Salad

A super charged healthy summer salad

Posted by Pretty Wee Things

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The argument is that meat is a source of protein, therefore must be eaten regularly. True, meat is a source of protein. But did you know that you can also get good quality protein from plants, beans, legumes, nuts and seeds?

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You Will Need (12 things)

  • 400 g Baby Spinach , washed and roughly chopped
  • 1 Lebanese Cucumber , chopped
  • 1 Can Kidney Beans , rinsed (preferably organic)
  • 1 cup Cooked Quinoa (cook to directions)
  • 2 tbsp Pumpkin Seeds
  • 2 tbsp Goji Berries

  • Dressing

  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Avocado Oil (or other plant based oil)
  • 1 Clove Garlic , crushed
  • ½ tsp Stevia
  • Himalayan Salt and pepper to taste

Steps (3 steps, 15 minutes)

  1. 1

    In a bowl, add the spinach, cucumber, kidney beans, pumpkin seeds and gogi berries.

  2. 2

    Add the quinoa and gently toss through the salad;

  3. 3

    To make the dressing, combine the apple cider vinegar, oil, garlic, stevia, salt and pepper and stir until well combined. Drizzle over the salad and enjoy!