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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

mediterranean quinoa salad

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Nothing beats a healthy salad that acts as a main dish to make an easy dinner meal. This Vegan Mediterranean Quinoa Salad packs colourful vegetables, herbs and plant-based protein. Level up your favourite Copycat Costco Quinoa Salad recipe at home with a few simple ingredients. Whole30 Compliant, Vegan Plantbased, and Gluten-Free.

Ingredients

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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

  • 2 cups organic Quinoa
  • 1/2 cup sprouted mung beans, cooked
  • 1/4 cup red lentils, cooked
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber
  • 1 cup chopped Roma tomato
  • 1 red pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup edamame
  • 1/4 corn
  • 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar

 

Lemon Olive Dressing

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, soak Quinoa with hot boiling water and a splash of apple cider vinegar for a minimum of eight hours, best overnight.
  2. Drain and rinse the Quinoa under cold water.
  3. Wash, chop and prepare vegetables, herbs and legumes.
  4. Add cooked Quinoa, cooked mung beans, cooked red lentils, chopped veggies (cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, red bell peppers), and parsley in a large mixing bowl. Mix well.
  5. Season with a dash of salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Add fresh lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and olive oil to make the tangy dressing. If desired, you can also add a little maple syrup for sweetness.
  7. Pour the lemon and olive oil dressing over the salad. Mix well.
  8. Serve and enjoy.
  9. Garnish with fresh cilantro and top with vegan feta cheese.
  10. Store up to 4 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

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Notes

  1. Explore using different types of organic Quinoa - White Quinoa, Red Quinoa, and Black Quinoa.
  2. One great thing about this rich Quinoa salad is that you do not need to use exact ingredients. Discover different ways to make this great salad your favorite premade meals with different items such a brown rice.
  3. Should I Soak Quinoa? It is essential to wash and soak one cup of uncooked quinoa in a large bowl. Soaking help removes the bitter taste of saponins.

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