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Green Beauty Quinoa Salad

This green qunioa salad is a powerhouse of plant protein, essential nutrients and antioxidants.
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Servings 4
Calories 465 kcal

Ingredients
  

Salad:

  • 1 1/2 cup white quinoa cooked
  • 1 cup green peas
  • 1/2 cup edamame cooked
  • 1 bunch lettuce chopped
  • 1/4 cup almonds chopped
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds toasted
  • 1 bunch mint finely chopped
  • 1 bunch dill finely chopped
  • 1 handful raisins (or cranberries)

Dressing:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • To a large bowl, add cooked quinoa followed by the rest of the ingredients.
  • In a small glass jar, add olive oil, mustard, honey, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Shake the jar to combine the ingredients.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and mix everything together. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to two days.

Nutrition

Calories: 465kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 16gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.01gPotassium: 691mgFiber: 9gVitamin A: 1042IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 5mg