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Gut Friendly Quinoa Salad

A refreshing and nutritious quinoa salad packed with gut-friendly ingredients like fermented vegetables and healthy fats.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber cucumber diced
  • 1 cup fermented sauerkraut for gut health
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare Quinoa
  1. In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
Mix Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, sauerkraut, and parsley.
Make Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
Combine
  1. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors will deepen over time.

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