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Healthy Quinoa Salad
[Vegan]

WI By: Wendy Irene

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Healthy Quinoa Salad [Vegan]

5-6

Dairy Free

Vegan

This healthy quinoa salad is great to make in advance. The flavors only get better as they marinate in the fridge. Feel free to use this recipe as a guide. It’s the perfect chance to experiment in the kitchen. Leave out any ingredients you’re not crazy about or don’t have... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Healthy Quinoa Salad [Vegan]

1 cup quinoa
2 cups vegetable stock
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup sweet onion, such as Vidalia or Walla Walla (about 1/2 an onion)
1/2 cup pepper, diced (you choose your favorite hot or sweet varieties)
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/3 cup raw cashews, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
1/4 cup lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

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How to Prepare Healthy Quinoa Salad [Vegan]

Rinse quinoa and set aside.
Add vegetable stock to a medium-size pot and bring to a boil.
Add the quinoa to the vegetable stock, stir and cover. Turn down heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove quinoa from heat; leave covered and let sit for 5 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl add quinoa and all remaining ingredients, stir.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutritional Information

Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.