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Quinoa, veggies in a bowl
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Quinoa Salad

Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten free, healthy, quinoa, salad
Servings: 4 -6
Author: Zeeshan Shah

Ingredients

  • 2 CUPS COOKED QUINOA
  • 6 BROCCOLI FLORETS CHOPPED
  • 1 SMALL TOMATO DICED
  • 1 AVOCADO DICED
  • HANDFUL CILANTRO CHOPPED
  • 2-3 HANDFULS BABY SPINACH
  • ½ CUP DRIED CRANBERRIES/ Pomegranate seeds
  • ¼ cup SUNFLOWER SEEDS OR ANY OTHER NUT / SEED
  • DRESSING
  • 1 LEMON JUICED
  • 1/4 CUP OLIVE OIL
  • 1/2 TEASPOON SALT OR TO TASTE
  • 1/4 TEASPOON PEPPER OR TO TASTE
  • 1 TEASPOON MAPLE SYRUP

Instructions

  • In a bowl, add quinoa and all the ingredients and toss. Store any leftovers in an airtight container and finish within the day if you have added avocado. if not, this salad can be eaten for up to 3 days. Any plain quinoa can be stored and used in place of roti and or rice.

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Notes

  • You can make this salad a meal by adding protein of choice. In that case, the ingredients above will be enough for two main entree style salads.