Quinoa Salad

Light and refreshing salad, quinoa with fresh veggies and nuts, a complete healthy dinner.

¼ cup quinoa

1 cucumber

2 carrots shred thin or grate

2 tomatoes or few baby tomatoes

1 small onion

1 cup of mixed sprouts

2 tbsp chopped mint leaves

2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

2 tbsp chopped roasted walnuts

1 tbsp roasted flaxseeds

For the dressing:

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp lemon juice

½ tsp finely cut green chillies ( or ½ tsp pepper powder)

1 tsp finely cut ginger

salt

Quinoa Salad

Boil quinoa in water in the ratio of 1:2. Once water is completely absorbed, close the lid and keep it aside.

Chop cucumber, carrot, tomatoes, onion, into small pieces and refrigerate along with sprouts, mint, coriander leaves.

Combine all ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl. Take all the chopped items under ‘salad’ in a bowl, add the quinoa, sprouts, now add and mix the dressing gently along with the walnuts and flaxseeds, serve immediately.

Enjoy the salad!