Green Quinoa Salad with Green Goodness

A healthy vegan quinoa salad paired with an equally nourishing green dressing. It’s surprising how a simple salad can become high protein green salad and even more nutrient-dense. Especially with the addition of Good Green Vitality.

Ingredients

Salad

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 1/3 cup edamame beans
• 1/3 cup green peas
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped
• 2 spring onions, finely sliced
• 3 tbsp roasted cashews, for topping
• Chilli flakes, to taste

Dressing

• 1/4 cup coriander
• 1/4 cup parsley
• 1/2 cup spinach
• 1 garlic clove
• Juice and zest of 1 lemon
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp Good Green Vitality
• 3 tbsp cashews
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar

Method

1. Rinse the quinoa thoroughly and place it in a small saucepan.
2. Add the vegetable stock, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cover with a lid and cook for 8–10 minutes, or until the liquid is fully absorbed.
3. Remove from heat and let the quinoa rest for 5 minutes, then allow it to cool slightly.
4. While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the dressing by adding all dressing ingredients to a blender.
5. Blend until smooth and creamy.
6. In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa with edamame beans, peas, avocado, coriander, and spring onions.
7. Top with roasted cashews, a sprinkle of chilli flakes, and the green dressing before serving.