Fresh Quinoa Salad
Updated: Apr 22, 2020
This is really healthy and very easy to make, the only cooking you have to do is for the quinoa, the rest is only chopping and mixing! I recomand eating at least one meal with raw vegetables or fruits a day! It will keep you 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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