Healthy Quinoa Salad Recipe
created by
Dacia Y. Apr. 20, 2025
“qunioa and salad”
Coach Belle
“Hello Dacia hope youre enjoying the weekend! Youve started off your week by incorporating lean protein into your dinner with quinoa and salad. Thats a fantastic choice!”
Instructions
1.
1. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed.
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2. While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Shred the carrots and red cabbage, and dice the apple.
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3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, shredded carrots, red cabbage, diced apple, and chickpeas.
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4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
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5. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm or chilled.
Ingredients
1.
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2.
2 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
3.
1 cup shredded carrots
4.
1 cup shredded red cabbage
5.
1 apple, diced (preferably a crisp variety like Fuji or Honeycrisp)
6.
1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
8.
Salt and pepper to taste
9.
1/2 cup cooked chickpeas (for added protein)
10.
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Nutrition
calories
250
fat
8
saturates
1
carbohydrates
40
fibres
8
sugar
5
addedSugar
0
protein
10
Healthy Quinoa Salad Recipe
My Rating
Dacia Y.Author
"qunioa and salad"
Coach Belle
"Hello Dacia hope youre enjoying the weekend! Youve started off your week by incorporating lean protein into your dinner with quinoa and salad. Thats a fantastic choice!"