Summer Quinoa Salad
When it’s hot outside, or you just want a light lunch, this salad hits the spot.It’s not only delicious but very healthy for you. Quinoa is seed harvested from a plant that’s actually a relative of spinach, chard and beets. It’s “grain-like” appearance and texture has it referred to as a grain, but technically it’s a “pseudo-cereal grain”. Quinoa is high in fiber, as are the rest of the fruit and vegetable ingredients in this salad. Fiber is good for your gut bacteria, making this a microbiome friendly meal. If you wanted to boost the protein content you could add a can of rinsed beans – garbanzo or cannellini would be nice. This is a fun salad that you can change up according to what you have on hand. Consider adding red cabbage, sliced carrots, etc.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked organic quinoa you could also cook buckwheat for a higher protein content
- 3 persian organic cucumbers sliced & quartered
- 2 cups organic cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/3 of an organic red onion chopped (you could substitute green onions)
- 2 cups organic arugula you could substitute spring lettuce mix, baby spinach or baby kale
- 1 large organic avocado cubed
- 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro or Italian Parsley
- 1/4 cup EVOO extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 clove of organic fresh garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the quinoa on the stove top according to package.
- While the quinoa cooks, chop the veggies.
- Allow the quinoa to cool.
- Whisk together all ingredients for the dressing.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, then toss well with the dressing.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
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Notes
This recipe is courtesy of our Registered Dietitian, Rachel Mistry.
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