Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
- 1 scallion
- 1–2 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup plain unsweetened plant-based yogurt or extra virgin olive oil
- Zest and juice of two limes
- 1 (15 oz) can of white beans
- ⅓ cup red onion
- ½ cucumber
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and cool.
- In a food processor, blend cilantro, scallion, garlic, yogurt/olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, coriander, white apple vinegar, and maple syrup until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled quinoa, rinsed white beans, diced red onion, and chopped cucumber.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg