Quinoa, Crispy Veggie & Pistachio Salad With Lemon Chia Dressing
The ultimate feel good salad. Full of nutritional goodies and packed with texture and flavour. This salad won’t disappoint, especially if you’re really in need of some wholesome foods.
Servings 3
Calories 659
Ingredients
- 1 cup baby spinach chopped
- 1 cup quinoa cooked
- 1 yellow capsicum small, diced
- 1 lebanese cucumber small, cut into half moons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.333 cup dates chopped
- 0.5 red onion small, finely diced
- 0.333 cup pistachios finely chopped
- 0.5 cup mint leaves chopped
- 1 tbsp chia seeds optional
- sea salt & cracked black pepper
- 0.333 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 lemon juice squeezed
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- To a large bowl, add the spinach, quinoa, yellow capsicum, lebanese cucumber, cherry tomatoes, dates, red onion, pistachios, mint leaves and chia seeds (if using). Season well and toss together.1 cup baby spinach, 1 cup quinoa, 1 yellow capsicum, 1 lebanese cucumber, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 0.333 cup dates, 0.5 red onion, 0.333 cup pistachios, 0.5 cup mint leaves, 1 tbsp chia seeds
- For the dressing: Mix all the ingredients in a small jug or bowl. Whisk well and pour over the salad. Toss gently.0.333 cup extra virgin olive oil, 0.5 lemon, 1 tsp dijon mustard, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp chia seeds