Quinoa and Pea Salad with Green Dressing

Quinoa and Pea Salad with Green Dressing

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Try this mineral-packed, vitamin-loaded side-dish. The low on calorie quinoa and the peas give this salad a beefy, hearty texture, while the almond flakes and even the bell pepper add some...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium red onion, diced
  • salt
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • For the green dressing:
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 5 fresh basil leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 green chili, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon roasted almond flakes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • pepper
  • For the salad:
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 small green bell pepper, julienned
  • ⅓ cucumber, diced
  • ⅓ avocado, diced
  • goat cheese for garnishing

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