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Quinoa & Beet Salad

Quinoa & Beet Salad

This Quinoa & Beet Salad is a complete meal in itself! So colourful & deceptively filling!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa (1/2 cup dry)
  • 1 cup frozen shelled edamame (raw soybeans), cooked according to package directions
  • 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 2 medium beets, peeled and grated or boiled and cubed
  • 1 large carrot, grated
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 avocado, cubed
  • Dressing
  • 3 Tbsp white wine vinegar/ apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro (can use mint)
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Combine and enjoy! Feel free to substitute/add ingredients based on what veggies you have on hand. Double the recipe for quick & healthy lunches during the week.