Create your own: Quinoa Salad
Recently I had the most delicious quinoa salad at my friend Margalit’s house. Her daughter Zahava made this quinoa salad with some black beans and hearts of palm in a very light dressing. One day I will have to get that recipe and share it with all of you – it was so tasty.
Here are some great ideas to use in your own quinoa salad.
Get Creative!
Sarah
All salads start with a box of cooked quinoa (you can use any kind)
Southwestern Quinoa Salad:
Half a can of low-sodium black beans, rinsed
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup corn
Dressing: light sour cream, fresh lime juice, two finely minced green onions and a dash of hot sauce
Fruit & Nut Quinoa Salad:
Handful dried cranberries
Handful walnuts
Handful sliced almonds
Sliced grapes
Dressing: apple cider vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil and Dijon mustard
Asian Quinoa Salad:
1/4 cup shelled edamame
Shredded carrots
1/2 cup chicken breast or salmon
1/2 avocado, diced
Dressing: Soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice and a dash of chili oil or hot sauce
