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.
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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
- 1/3 cup dates chopped
- 1/2 red onion small, finely diced
- 1/3 cup pistachios finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mint leaves chopped
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds optional
- sea salt & cracked black pepper
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lemon juice squeezed
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon 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, 1/3 cup dates, 1/2 red onion, 1/3 cup pistachios, 1/2 cup mint leaves, 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- For the dressing: Mix all the ingredients in a small jug or bowl. Whisk well and pour over the salad. Toss gently.1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 lemon, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon chia seeds
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