Summer Quinoa Salad
Indulge in this quick and easy summer Quinoa Salad, a nutritious recipe shared by a client of mine. Not only is it a time-saver, but it's also a great way to boost your fiber intake, providing upto 50% of your daily requirement. You can rest assured that you're nourishing your body with this meal-prep-friendly dish.
Ingredients
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Quinoa, cooked, 100g
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Chickpeas, boiled, 100g
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Cucumber, chopped, 1 medium
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Carrot, grated or very finely chopped, 1 medium
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Dried Cranberries, 2 tbsp
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Jalapeños, 1 tbsp, optional
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Coriander, finely chopped, 1 tbsp
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Mint leaves, finely chopped, 1 tbsp
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Red Chilli Flakes, 1 tsp
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Salt, 1 tsp
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Olive oil, 1 tsp
Method
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Mix all the ingredients except the olive oil in a salad bowl.
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Drizzle the oil on the salad.
Tip:
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Refrigerate the cooked quinoa and chickpeas for a few hours to enjoy as a cold salad.
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Can be made with black beans or rajma too.
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Can add vegetables like raw bell peppers to make it high in fiber.
|
Calories |
Carbs |
Protein |
Fats |
Fiber |
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400 kCal |
65.9g |
15.3g |
9.5g |
14.7g |