Cherry Vanilla Almond Quinoa Salad
Quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain, and is considered a complete protein source.
This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 1 cup Cherries
- 1 cup Almonds
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 tablespoon Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherries, almonds, vanilla extract, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Let the salad rest for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 300kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 10g20%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.