Quinoa Salad
Salad
Ingredients
½ cup
Red or mixed quinoa
½ cup
Red bell pepper
(finely chopped)
½ cup
Green bell pepper
(finely chopped)
½ cup
Carrots
(finely chopped)
½ cup
Onion
(finely chopped)
½ cup
Red cabbage
(finely chopped)
½ cup
Sour apple
(finely chopped)
2 Tbsps
Green corainder
(finely chopped)
¼ cup
Pomegranate seeds
(also known as arils)
¾ cup
Garbanzo beans
(boiled)
Walnut pieces
(as needed)
¼ tsp
Salt
(for boiling)
Instructions
1
In a saucepan, boil 1 cup of water.
2
Add ¼ tsp salt and quinoa.
3
Cook on medium heat until the quinoa is soft.
4
Strain and let cool.
5
Combine the salad ingredients with the quinoa.
6
Note: quinoa triples in quantity when boiled.
Dressing
Ingredients
2 Tbsps
Balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsps
Olive oil
½ tsp
Salt
1 Tbsp
Honey
Instructions
1
Whisk together the dressing ingredients and drizzle over the salad.