Quinoa Salad

A super charged healthy summer salad

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/quinoa-salad-4 • Posted by Pretty Wee Things

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?

You will need

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

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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?

Instructions

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

2. Add the quinoa and gently toss through the salad;

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!