If you love something delicious, healthy and easy-to-make, then Dr. Uttaburanont’s quinoa salad recipe is the perfect find! Deliciously nutritious, this quinoa salad packs in plenty of protein thanks to its combination of quinoa and veggies, making it a great option for everything from lunch boxes to dinner parties. Your taste buds will thank you with every bite!
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4
servings15
minutes12
minutes320
kcalTo cook the Quinoa:
1 cup quinoa rinsed
1 ¾ cups water
½ teaspoon salt
For The Dressing:
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp water
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
salt & pepper to taste
Toppings:
1 cup fresh kale chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes chopped
1-2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped
Place quinoa in a saucepan and add in the water and salt. Give it a mix, put the lid on and bring it to a boil in medium high heat. Once it comes to a boil, turn down the heat to low and cook for 10-12 minutes or until water is fully absorbed. Take it off the heat and let it rest for 15 minutes. Fluff it with a fork and place it in a large salad bowl.
Meanwhile, prep the dressing by whisking all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Set it aside.
Add chopped kale to a bowl and top with olive oil. Use clean hands to massage for about 3 minutes to soften the leaves and infuse the leaves with the oil.
Place all ingredients in the bowl with the cooked quinoa.
Drizzle it with the dressing. Give it a toss.
