Quinoa superfood salad

Quinoa superfood salad is a vegan lunch the dreams are made of. It’s vibrant, full of textures and flavours, jam-packed with satiating fibre & gluten-free.

1 cup quinoa
approx. 100 g / 3.5 oz green salad (I used baby spinach and lollo rosso)
½ large avocado, sliced
small wedge of red cabbage, shredded thinly
small broccoli, divided into florets
½ cup frozen peas (or fresh if available)
small cucumber, sliced
½ cup mung bean sprouts (or other sprouts)
1 zucchini / courgette
1 large spring onion, sliced thinly
10 green Kalamata olives, pitted and quartered
a handful of mint and basil leaves, chopped finely

DRESSING:
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp lemon or lime juice
½ roasted or raw garlic clove, grated finely
1 tsp chilli paste / a pinch of flakes (optional)
salt and pepper, to taste

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