Quinoa Salad

This quinoa salad is one of my favourite ones.

It is so easy to make with lemon juice, fresh herbs, it's packed with flavour, loaded with plant-based protein so it's very filling.

*High in good Fats, Fibre, Calcium, Vitamin C, Potassium and Iron*

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups of cooked quinoa

• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3 lemons)

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

• 1 cup minced scallions (white and green parts)

• 1 cup fresh dill, chopped

• 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley , chopped

• 1 large cucumber , chopped

• 1/2 red onion , chopped

• 1 large red pepper , chopped

• 10 olives, sliced

• fine sea or Himalayan salt

• fresh black pepper

METHOD

1. Simply add all ingredients into a large bowl and mix well.

2. Allow the mixture to marinate for at least an hour before serving.

3. This salad can be served cold or at room temperature, and should keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.