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Spring Quinoa Salad

Pantry meals: Quinoa Salad
Yields4 ServingsPrep Time20 minsTotal Time20 mins

Ingredients

 1 cup green peas (frozen, soaked in 1-2 cups boiled water for a few minutes)
 3 cups white quinoa (cooked and cooled)
 1 cup organic red bell pepper (chopped)
 ¼ cup green onions (sliced, green portion)
 1 cup cucumber (diced)
 ¼ cup pumpkin seeds (roasted. or chopped pistachios)
 3 tbsp basil (chopped. or parsley or cilantro)
 ¼ tsp salt (optional)
 black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
  cup Citrus-Tahini Dressing (see note)

Directions

1

In a bowl, soak frozen peas in boiling water. Let sit until peas have warmed through.

2

Drain peas and pat dry.

3

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, starting with ¼ cup of the dressing. Toss through to mix well.

4

Taste, and adjust seasonings to taste and add more dressings if desired.

5

Serve immediately or refrigerate in airtight container.

6

Serves 3–4 as a light salad or 2–3 as a main.

Chef's Notes

Citrus-Tahini Dressing
Recipe here.

Substitutions
As a substitute for the bell pepper or cucumber, you could also try: 1 cup grated carrot, 1 cup blanched sliced asparagus, 1 cup diced avocado (not too ripe, with some firmness), or 1 cup halved organic cherry or grape tomatoes.

Salad Booster
Try adding in ½ – 1 cup of black beans or chickpeas, or organic cubed tempeh or tofu. You will want to use a touch more dressing with extra ingredients like this.

Recipe from Vive le Vegan! by Dreena Burton adapted for WHOLE Life Club (WLC).

Ingredients

 1 cup green peas (frozen, soaked in 1-2 cups boiled water for a few minutes)
 3 cups white quinoa (cooked and cooled)
 1 cup organic red bell pepper (chopped)
 ¼ cup green onions (sliced, green portion)
 1 cup cucumber (diced)
 ¼ cup pumpkin seeds (roasted. or chopped pistachios)
 3 tbsp basil (chopped. or parsley or cilantro)
 ¼ tsp salt (optional)
 black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
  cup Citrus-Tahini Dressing (see note)

Directions

1

In a bowl, soak frozen peas in boiling water. Let sit until peas have warmed through.

2

Drain peas and pat dry.

3

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, starting with ¼ cup of the dressing. Toss through to mix well.

4

Taste, and adjust seasonings to taste and add more dressings if desired.

5

Serve immediately or refrigerate in airtight container.

6

Serves 3–4 as a light salad or 2–3 as a main.

Spring Quinoa Salad
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