Fuel up with this healthy and refreshing Quinoa Power Salad for lunch or dinner! This salad is full of protein, fiber, and delicious veggies!
Ingredients
1 Tbsp Our Family® 100% Pure Olive Oil
1 medium yellow onion, halved and chopped
1 container (32 ounces) vegetable broth
2 cups dry tri-color quinoa
2 mini cucumbers, chopped
1 large avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped
1 1/4 cups refrigerated shredded carrots
1 1/4 cups quartered cherry tomatoes
3/4 cup Our Family® Chopped Walnuts
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sliced green onions plus additional for garnish (optional)
1 large whole beet, peeled and shredded (about 3/4 cup)
Directions
In medium saucepot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add yellow onion; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add broth and quinoa; heat to a simmer. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes; uncover and fluff with fork. Cool quinoa mixture completely. Makes about 4 1/2 cups quinoa mixture.
In large bowl, toss cucumbers, avocado, carrots, tomatoes, walnuts, vinaigrette, green onions and quinoa mixture. Makes about 8 cups salad.
Serve salad sprinkled with beet and garnished with green onions, if desired.