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Quinoa Salad

Yields1 ServingPrep Time15 minsCook Time5 minsTotal Time20 mins

A delicious, fresh and healthy quinoa salad which makes a perfect light meal or a great side dish.

Calories per serving - 292

Salad
 ½ cup quinoa
 ¼ cup pomegranate
 ½ cup shredded lettuce leaves
 2 tbsp chopped apple
 3 tbsp chopped red capsicum
 3 tbsp chopped green capsicum
 3 tbsp chopped yellow capsicum
 2 tbsp chopped onion (soaked in 1 teaspoon lime juice)
 2 tbsp goats cheese
Salad Dressing
 ½ cup yogurt (any kind)
 ½ lime
 1 tbsp coriander leaves
 ¼ tsp paprika powder
 1 tbsp honey (optional)
 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
 1 pinch pepper
 salt to taste
1

In a bowl, combine the quinoa, pomegranate, half the goats cheese, apple, capsicum, shredded lettuce and onions.

2

To make the dressing, whisk together the yogurt with lime juice, coriander leaves, paprika, salt and pepper.

3

Slowly whisk in the olive oil into the yogurt mixture. Mix well till it is totally emulsified and is a smooth dressing.

4

For the final step, toss the dressing with the salad and garnish with the remaining goats cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 3

Amount Per Serving
Calories 292
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.6g9%
Cholesterol 10mg4%
Sodium 277mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 53.5g18%

Dietary Fiber 6.7g27%
Sugars 27.7g
Protein 9.6g20%
Calcium 10%
Iron 16%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.