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Superfood Quinoa Salad Recipe

25m total time

Indulge in a burst of nourishing flavors with this superfood quinoa salad - a vibrant medley of wholesome ingredients and verdant greens, perfect for a revitalizing lunch or dinner.

Cost: $$
healthy
lunch
dinner
quinoa
salad
vegan
gluten-free

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 cup chickpeas (cooked or canned)
1 cup carrots, shredded
2 cups kale, chopped
2 cups spinach
1 cup arugula
1 avocado, sliced

Seasoning

1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder

Steps

Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, bring the quinoa and water to a boil.
Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until the quinoa is fluffy and the water is absorbed.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, shredded carrots, kale, spinach, and arugula. Toss to mix well.
Season the salad with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Top with sliced avocado.
Divide the salad between two plates, and enjoy!

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