Healthy Quinoa Salad Recipe
created by
Mary Beth F. Apr. 20, 2025
“This is vegan meat balls. Quinois and salad. With some stuff like cashew something butter vegan ricotta. I have no ideas on calories”
Coach Sebastian
“Bravo Mary! Youre on the right track with four updates this week. The cashew butter vegan ricotta is a clever way to incorporate healthy fats. And well done on the meat balls as a lean protein source. Keep exploring and enjoying your meals!”
Instructions
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1. Cook the quinoa: In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
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2. Prepare the vegan meatballs: If using store-bought, follow package instructions. If homemade, bake or pan-fry until golden brown.
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3. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cooked quinoa, and vegan meatballs.
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4. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
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5. Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad, add dollops of vegan ricotta and cashew butter, and enjoy!
Ingredients
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1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2.
2 cups water or vegetable broth
3.
1 cup mixed greens (spinach, arugula, etc.)
4.
1 cup vegan meatballs (store-bought or homemade)
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1/2 cup vegan ricotta
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1/4 cup cashew butter (optional)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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Salt and pepper to taste
Nutrition
calories
350
fat
12
saturates
2
carbohydrates
45
fibres
8
sugar
3
addedSugar
0
protein
15
Healthy Quinoa Salad Recipe
My Rating
Mary Beth F.Author
"This is vegan meat balls. Quinois and salad. With some stuff like cashew something butter vegan ricotta. I have no ideas on calories"
Coach Sebastian
"Bravo Mary! Youre on the right track with four updates this week. The cashew butter vegan ricotta is a clever way to incorporate healthy fats. And well done on the meat balls as a lean protein source. Keep exploring and enjoying your meals!"