Quinoa salad recipe with blueberries and fresh mint

Although it looks like a grain, one plant-based protein source is quinoa; it contains neither the cholesterol found in animal proteins nor the gluten found in high-fiber grains, which has made it apopularrecent choice among people who eat healthily. It is a good source of protein for vegetarians and can also be consumed as a good energy source by people following a gluten-free diet. 

Quinoa contains many of the amino acids the body needs, making it a preferred food for everyone, rather than just vegetarians.

Its high fiber content also supports blood-sugar regulation and digestive health, particularly in constipation and indigestion.

Ingredients for quinoa salad (5 servings)

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2-3 spring onions
• A quarter cup of blueberries
• A quarter cup of raisins
• A quarter cup of raw almonds
• Some fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Salt

How to make quinoa salad

Boil all the quinoa in a pot for approximately 15 minutes. While it cooks, chop the spring onions, fresh mint and raw almonds. In a separate bowl, combine the spring onions, mint, almonds, blueberries, raisins and cooked quinoa.

For the quinoa salad dressing;

Mix the olive oil, salt and freshly squeezed lemon juice, then add the dressing to your salad at the end.

Enjoy your meal.

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