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Zucchini, Quinoa and Balsamic Salad

Recipe time
20 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (180g) dried quinoa
  • 2 cups (480ml) water
  • pinch salt and pepper
  • 1 ½ cups (185g) zucchini, chopped
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • ¼ cup (25g) raw almonds, chopped
  • ¼ cup (40g) red onion, chopped
  • 1 small can chickpeas
  • 3 tsp. fresh basil, chopped

Dressing:

  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tsp. honey
Prep Time:
10
Minutes

Directions

Cook Time:
10
Minutes
  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold running water for 2 minutes then place it into a small saucepan. Add in the water and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer and put on a lid on the pan. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. While the quinoa is cooking, chop the zucchini and place into a pan with a little oil. Sauté for 4 minutes until brown on the edges. Do not overcook the zucchini or it will become soggy.
  3. Chop the almonds, basil, tomato, and red onion into small pieces and place into a large bowl. 
  4. Open the canned chickpeas, drain into a colander and rinse before placing into the bowl with the vegetables. 
  5. Once the zucchini has cooled down add it to the bowl too.
  6. When the quinoa has cooked, allow it to cool for 5 minutes, giving it the occasional stir. Now add the zucchini to the salad bowl with vegetables and chickpeas.
  7. To make the dressing, mix the oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and crushed garlic clove into a small bowl and mix to combine. Pour over salad.
  8. Serve the salad at room temperature or place in the fridge for 20 minutes to cool completely. 
  1. VEGAN
    V
  2. VEGAN
    V
  3. VEGATARIAN
    VT
  4. VEGATARIAN
    VT
  5. HIGH PROTEIN
    HP
  6. HIGH PROTEIN
    HP
  7. GLUTEN FREE
    GF
  8. GLUTEN FREE
    GF
  9. LOW CARB
    LC
  10. LOW CARB
    LC
  11. CONTAIN NUTS
    N
  12. CONTAIN NUTS
    N
  13. DAIRY FREE
    DF
  14. DAIRY FREE
    DF
  15. MEAL PREP
    MP
  16. MEAL PREP
    MP

Nutritional Information

Per Serving
  1. Macro Nutrients

  2. Protein
    17
    g
  3. Fats
    19
    g
  4. Carbs
    57
    g
  5. Calories
    444

Micro Nutrients

Magnesium
.21
Potassium
.75
Sodium
1.3g
Total servings
2
Servings