Name: Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked quinoa (1/2 cup uncooked); 1 yellow, orange, or red bell pepper, diced; 3/4 cup fresh parsley or basil, minced; 1 cup cooked chickpeas; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half; 2 cups shredded kale; 1 shallot, diced; 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, roughly chopped; 1 TBS lemon juice; 1 TBS apple cider vinegar; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper; 2 tsp Dijon mustard,; 1 tsp maple syrup; 1 tsp dried oregano or dried basil; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1 cup cooked quinoa; 1 red or orange bell pepper, diced; 1 cup carrot, sliced into matchsticks; 1 cup broccoli, diced into small pieces; 2 cups kale, minced; 1/2 cup roasted cashews; 1/4 cup cilantro, optional; 1/3 cup peanut butter; 2 TBS low sodium soy sauce or tamari; 1 TBS lemon or lime juice; 1 TBS sesame oil; 3 tsp maple syrup; 1 tsp each garlic and ginger powder, optional; 1 tsp red pepper flakes, optional

Description

Perfect for breakfast or a midday snack, this fun twist on traditional fruit salad is loaded with healthy fats and antioxidants! Quinoa adds additional protein, while a Maple Cinnamon Dressing adds satisfying flavor!

Ingredients

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Quinoa Fruit Salad

1 and 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
2 cups frozen wild blueberries, thawed (or other frozen berry) (Thawed berries will help add juice to the salad))
1 large navel orange, peeled
1/4 cup almonds
1/4 cup sunflower seeds

Cinnamon Maple Dressing

2–4 TBS maple syrup, depending on sweetness preference
1 tsp cinnamon

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Instructions

Add all quinoa salad ingredients to a large bowl. Be sure to reserve the juices from the thawed fruit, as that will help coat the salad with flavor.
Combine the maple syrup and cinnamon in a small bowl. Pour over the top of salad and stir to combine.
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish, Snack