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Easy and Fresh Quinoa & Beans Salad | Whole Plant Foods

Venelina Dove M.D.
Fresh, nutritious, and filling Quinoa Bean Salad that is super healthy, without added oils or sugar.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Healthy Oil-Free Vegan Salads
Cuisine European
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
 
 

For the salad

  • 1 can red kidney beans drained and rinsed, 15-ounce can
  • ⅔ cup quinoa dry
  • ½ cup 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.