Quinoa Rainbow Salad Recipe
Red cabbage is a great source of anthocyanins and vitamin C, which have potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions. Eating vitamin K-rich foods like cabbage will help naturally raise vitamin K1 levels to promote healthy blood clotting and heart health. Cabbage is also a good source of vitamin B6, required to make serotonin and melatonin, which are two important hormones that affect mood and sleep.
Serves: 2–3
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Quinoa Rainbow Salad Recipe
This rainbow salad is packed with vitamins, antioxidants and, of course, plenty of flavour for a nutritious lunch that’ll nourish you from the inside out.
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Ingredients
- ¼ large red cabbage, shredded
- ¼ cup diced spring onions
- ½ Lebanese cucumber, diced
- 1 carrot, shredded
- Handful crumbled feta or goat’s cheese
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 big handfuls mixed greens
- Small handful pumpkin seeds
- Handful fresh herbs (parsley, mint, coriander), roughly chopped
- Dressing
- 3 tbsp apple-cider vinegar
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 heaped tsp wholegrain mustard
- Pinch sea salt & pepper
Method
- Place all ingredients in a large bowl and toss with some salad dressing.
- Top with extra pumpkin seeds and herbs to serve.
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