Creamy Lime Quinoa Salad
By Leanne Vogel, Holistic Nutritionist and Wellness Expert, Healthful Pursuit
Author: Leanne Vogel
Serves: 2
A fresh and light salad packed with high protein quinoa, black beans and fresh veggies, surrounded in a creamy goat cheese and lime dressing.
Ingredient
- 1/2 cup raw quinoa
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 10 grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 English cucumber, seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 cup cooked black beans
- 150 grams Happy Days Dairies Soft Okanagan Goat Cheese
Instructions
Add stock and quinoa to a small saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes. When complete, remove from burner and let sit for 5 minutes. Take off the lid, fluff with a fork and allow to cool completely.
Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
Squeeze the lime juice, cut the tomatoes and mix thoroughly.
When quinoa is ready, add to the salad and stir to coat. Serve immediately or chill for a couple of hours.
