Summer Quinoa Salad

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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

  • Quinoa, cooked, 100g

  • Chickpeas, boiled, 100g

  • Cucumber, chopped, 1 medium

  • Carrot, grated or very finely chopped, 1 medium

  • Dried Cranberries, 2 tbsp

  • Jalapeños, 1 tbsp, optional

  • Coriander, finely chopped, 1 tbsp

  • Mint leaves, finely chopped, 1 tbsp

  • Red Chilli Flakes, 1 tsp

  • Salt, 1 tsp

  • Olive oil, 1 tsp

Method

  1. Mix all the ingredients except the olive oil in a salad bowl.

  2. Drizzle the oil on the salad.

Tip:

  • Refrigerate the cooked quinoa and chickpeas for a few hours to enjoy as a cold salad.

  • Can be made with black beans or rajma too.

  • Can add vegetables like raw bell peppers to make it high in fiber.

Calories

Carbs

Protein

Fats

Fiber

400 kCal

65.9g

15.3g

9.5g

14.7g