Fresh, nutritious and filling salad without added oils or sugar.
The quinoa and beans make this salad a satiating meal that is great for dinner and lunch on the go.
It is still a super healthy salad, though, that will keep you healthy and trim.
100% whole natural plant foods, even for the dressing!
Quinoa is a superb source of all essential amino acids (proteins) that the body requires.
A combination of beans and fresh vegetables makes the salad hearty and satiating.
Onion, garlic, and turmeric are practically superfoods, rich in powerful antioxidants and phytonutrients.
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Easy and Fresh Quinoa & Beans Salad | Whole Plant Foods
Fresh, nutritious, and filling Quinoa Bean Salad that is super healthy, without added oils or sugar.
Ingredients
For the salad
- 1 can (15-ounce) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- ⅔ cup (120 g) quinoa
- ½ cup (65 g) frozen green peas
- 1 carrot, chopped
- ¼ head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 red onion, chopped
For the dressing
- ½ lemon, squeezed
- 1½ inch fresh turmeric tuber, pressed or ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 3 cloves garlic, pressed
- ¾ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp ground flax seeds (1/2 tsp flaxseed oil optional)
- 2½ tbsp water
Instructions
- Place quinoa, chopped carrot, and peas in a saucepan add water, and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Drain and cool for a while, when ready.
- Chop the vegetables and combine all ingredients for the salad in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl combine all ingredients for the dressing (freshly squeezed lemon juice, pressed garlic, turmeric, salt, ground flaxseed and water). Stir everything well.
- Pour the dressing over the salad, toss everything well and enjoy.
Easy and Fresh Quinoa & Beans Salad | Whole Plant Foods
Fresh, nutritious, and filling Quinoa Bean Salad that is super healthy, without added oils or sugar.
Ingredients
For the salad
- 1 can (15-ounce) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- ⅔ cup (120 g) quinoa
- ½ cup (65 g) frozen green peas
- 1 carrot, chopped
- ¼ head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 red onion, chopped
For the dressing
- ½ lemon, squeezed
- 1½ inch fresh turmeric tuber, pressed or ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 3 cloves garlic, pressed
- ¾ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp ground flax seeds (1/2 tsp flaxseed oil optional)
- 2½ tbsp water
Instructions
- Place quinoa, chopped carrot, and peas in a saucepan add water, and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Drain and cool for a while, when ready.
- Chop the vegetables and combine all ingredients for the salad in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl combine all ingredients for the dressing (freshly squeezed lemon juice, pressed garlic, turmeric, salt, ground flaxseed and water). Stir everything well.
- Pour the dressing over the salad, toss everything well and enjoy.
