Quinoa And Red Cabbage Salad

Quinoa And Red Cabbage Salad

Author: Chef Elsa Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 30 min Total Time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings Category: Salad Cuisine: Mediterranean Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free

Description

Description A bright, crunchy salad balancing nutty quinoa with crisp red cabbage and a tangy sumac dressing. Perfect for lunches, potlucks, or a light dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 ¾ cups water or vegetable broth
  • ⅓ tsp salt
  • 2 cups red cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup carrot, shredded
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 can red kidney beans (substitutable with chickpeas)
  • ½ cup parsley, chopped
  • ½ of one lemon, juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp sumac
  • ½ tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • Salt to taste
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Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water for 20-30 seconds.
  2. Cook quinoa with water or broth and salt until fluffy (12-15 minutes).
  3. Let cooked quinoa sit covered for 5-10 minutes and fluff with a fork.
  4. Shred cabbage and carrot, slice bell pepper, and chop parsley.
  5. Mix lemon juice, olive oil, sumac, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, and salt in a bowl; whisk until emulsified.
  6. Combine cooked quinoa with vegetables and dressing; toss well.
  7. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  1. Notes
  2. For best flavor, let the salad chill to allow flavors to meld.