Zucchini, Quinoa and Balsamic Salad
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
- 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.
- 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.
- Chop the almonds, basil, tomato, and red onion into small pieces and place into a large bowl.
- Open the canned chickpeas, drain into a colander and rinse before placing into the bowl with the vegetables.
- Once the zucchini has cooled down add it to the bowl too.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve the salad at room temperature or place in the fridge for 20 minutes to cool completely.
VEGAN
V
VEGAN
V
VEGATARIAN
VT
VEGATARIAN
VT
HIGH PROTEIN
HP
HIGH PROTEIN
HP
GLUTEN FREE
GF
GLUTEN FREE
GF
LOW CARB
LC
LOW CARB
LC
CONTAIN NUTS
N
CONTAIN NUTS
N
DAIRY FREE
DF
DAIRY FREE
DF
MEAL PREP
MP
MEAL PREP
MP
Nutritional Information
Per Serving
Macro Nutrients
Protein
Fats
Carbs
Calories
2
Servings