A vibrant and nutritious salad featuring quinoa, red cabbage, and a medley of fresh veggies, all tossed in a zesty dressing.
Author:stationeditor
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Salad
Method:Mixing
Cuisine:Mediterranean
Diet:Vegan, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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1 cup quinoa
1 ¾ cups water or vegetable broth
â…“ tsp salt
2 cups red cabbage, shredded
1 cup carrot, shredded
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 can red kidney beans, drained (can be substituted with chickpeas)
½ cup parsley, chopped
½ of one lemon, juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp sumac
½ tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Salt to taste
Instructions
Rinse the Quinoa: Start by rinsing your quinoa under cold water to remove bitter saponins.
Cook the Quinoa: In a medium pot, combine the rinsed quinoa with water or broth and salt. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Prepare the Veggies: Shred the red cabbage and carrot, slice the red bell pepper, and chop the parsley.
Create the Dressing: Mix lemon juice, olive oil, sumac, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, and salt in a bowl.
Combine the Ingredients: Mix quinoa, veggies, and beans in a large bowl. Pour dressing over and toss gently.
Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to enhance flavors.
Notes
Leftover salad can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The flavors improve as they meld together.