I have been running around the city like a crazy lady these days. Busy, busy, busy. That definitely has impacted my food choices – not the best ones (Guilty)…. But I am ready to go back on track and today I’m loving the taste of clean eating again. This salad not only tastes great, but will make you feel happy with yourself for being good to your body. Believe me. So get chopping. These proportions will serve 4.
- 1 cup cooked and cooled quinoa – whichever you prefer – black, white, red
- 1/2 cup chopped seedless cucumber
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed, chopped
- 1 apple, cored and chopped
- 1 cup red or black grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1/4 cup chopped basil
- 1/4 cup chopped mint
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated (or 1/2 clove, minced)
- juice of 1 lemon
- sea salt
In a large bowl, combine quinoa with veggies, apples, grapes and almonds. Toss to combine, then add herbs, garlic, lemon juice, and a couple pinches sea salt. For the dressing I used the classic. Olive oil and balsamic vinegar, mixed with couple of drops of honey, pinch of salt and lemon juice.
S.
Vegan Santa 