High Protein Quinoa Salad
High-Protein Quinoa Salad with over 15 grams of protein per serving and whopping 9 grams of fibre is healthy and easy to make salad. It is vegan, and gluten-free. A delicious and easy to carry for a packed lunch or picnics.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa cooked
- 1/2 cup kidney beans cooked
- 1/4 cup pomegranate
- 100 grams paneer
- 1.5 cup cucumber diced
- 1.5 cup romain lettuce chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon
- 2 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Chilli flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon sumac
- 1/2 teaspoon mixed herbs dried
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, kidney beans, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to coat.
- Let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
- Enjoy as a side dish or as a complete meal.
- This salad is a perfect combination of quinoa and kidney beans, with a burst of flavor from the lemon vinaigrette. It's packed with nutrients, protein, and fiber and can be served as a side dish or as a main course. You can also add some additional protein like chicken, tofu or boiled eggs to make it more filling.
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Nutrition
Calories: 387kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 14gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 326mgPotassium: 649mgFiber: 9gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2303IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 104mgIron: 4mg
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