Healthy Food Recipe: Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
Quinoa Salad Ingredients:
Quinoa
Quinoa is a healthy grain with high protein and fiber content. Pre-wash and drain the quinoa to be used as the main ingredient of the salad.
Fresh Greens
Various fresh greens such as spinach, lettuce and arugula enhance the flavor of the salad and add health benefits.
Colorful Vegetables
Colorful vegetables such as carrots, red peppers and cherry tomatoes will add a visual feast and a storehouse of vitamins to your salad.
Olive Oil and Lemon Juice
Olive oil and lemon juice for the dressing are important for healthy fats and vitamin C.
Preparation
Quinoa Salad Preparation:
Cook the Quinoa
Boil the quinoa in a saucepan with water. Cook until the quinoa has absorbed the water and is soft, then leave to cool.
Prepare the Greens
Wash and chop the fresh greens and put them in a salad bowl.
Chop the Vegetables
Chop the colored vegetables into small pieces and add them to the greens.
Prepare the Sauce
Prepare the dressing by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl.
Presentation
Presentation of Quinoa Salad:
Add Sauce
Pour the dressing over the salad and mix gently.
Serve
You can take the quinoa salad, which is ready for presentation, on a serving plate and garnish it with extra ingredients such as sesame seeds or hazelnuts.
Bon Appetit!
Enjoy a healthy and delicious meal with a healthy quinoa salad!