Quinoa, Broccoli, Dried Cranberry & Halloumi Salad
Quinoa, Broccoli, Dried Cranberry & Halloumi Salad
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups quinoa rinsed well
- 1 broccoli small head, finely chopped
- 2/3 cup oceans prayanz craisins
- 1 cup mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup flaked almonds toasted
- 200 g halloumi cheese cut into cubes
Dressing:
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup pure
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 lemon juice squeezed
- 1-2 teaspoons water to thin if needed
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring water to the boil and cook quinoa according to package instructions (approx. 15 minutes). Once cooked, fluff it with a fork and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine quinoa, broccoli, craisins, mint leaves, and toasted almonds. Season well with salt & pepper.
- Place a medium frying pan over medium heat, cook halloumi cubes until they turn golden brown on all sides. Set aside.
- For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice. Adjust the consistency by adding 1-2 teaspoons of water if needed.
- Add the warm halloumi pieces to the salad and gently toss through. Drizzle over the dressing and combine with the salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 483kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 26gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 659mgPotassium: 946mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1439IUVitamin C: 146mgCalcium: 640mgIron: 5mg
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