Name: Quinoa Power Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 6 cups quinoa, cooked; 1/2 cup carrot, shredded; 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced; 1/2 can cannellini beans, cooked, rinsed; 2 tbsp mint, fresh, minced; 5 leaves romaine lettuce, cut into thin strips; 2 tbsp hemp seeds; 1/2 cup almonds, slivered, toasted (optional); 1 cup avocado, diced (optional)

Quinoa Power Salad

A well-rounded salad that offers a mix of vitamins and nutrients (from vegetables like red bell pepper, carrot, lettuce and avocado), and protein (from cannellini beans).

Author: Dr. Rosane Oliveira
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 1x

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Ingredients

6 cups quinoa, cooked
1/2 cup carrot, shredded
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 can cannellini beans, cooked, rinsed
2 tbsp mint, fresh, minced
5 leaves romaine lettuce, cut into thin strips
2 tbsp hemp seeds
1/2 cup almonds, slivered, toasted (optional)
1 cup avocado, diced (optional)

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine quinoa, carrots, bell pepper, cannellini beans, and mint. Stir until evenly mixed.
To serve, place a small amount of romaine lettuce on a plate. Add quinoa mixture on top of lettuce. Top with hemp seeds, almonds, avocado and dressing to taste.

Notes: You can also mix the lettuce with the salad.

Quinoa Power Salad