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    Lemon Garlic Mint Quinoa Salad

    Published: May 8, 2018 · Modified: Jul 9, 2018 by Alkaline Recipes with Leave a Comment

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    Lemon Garlic Mint Quinoa Salad.  It is spring, and time to make some light and fresh food that is also super nutritious.  To make this quinoa salad, you only need 5 ingredients, (dressing also requires 5 ingredients) which makes it even more awesome.  The quinoa is packed with protein and fiber, and the vegetables and dressing give it a minty, tangy kick that will make you come back for more.  This salad is vegan, gluten free and dairy free.

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    Lemon Garlic Mint Quinoa Salad

    Alkaline Recipes
    Fresh and light, this salad is ready in less than 30 minutes and only requires 5 ingredients.
    3.5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Servings 6
    Calories 268 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Quinoa Salad

    • 1 cup organic quinoa
    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
    • 2 cups artichokes
    • ½ cup green onions, sliced
    • 2 tablespoon sweet jalapeno

    Lemon Mint Dressing

    • ¼ cup lemon juice
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • ½ tsp sea salt
    • 4 cloves garlic
    • 2 tablespoon fresh mint

    Garnish

    • 2 tablespoon green onions
    • 2 tablespoon fresh mint
    • 2 tablespoon toasted pecans

    Instructions
     

    Quinoa Salad

    • Rinse quinoa.  Add 1 cup of quinoa and 2 cups of water to Instant Pot.  Cook on high pressure for 1 minute.  Let pressure release for 10 minutes.  If you are not cooking with an Instant Pot, cook quinoa according to package directions.
    • Add tomatoes, jalapenos, green onions and artichokes to bowl and mix well.  Add cooled quinoa to bowl and add dressing when salad is ready to serve. 
    • Garnish with mint, green onions and toasted pecans.

    Lemon Mint Salad Dressing

    • Add all ingredients to high speed blender and blend until smooth.  Drizzle dressing on salad when you are ready to serve so that it does not get soggy.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupCalories: 268kcal
    Keyword 30minutes, dairyfree, glutenfree, lemonmint, lunch, quinoa, salad, vegan, vegetarian
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    Garnish

    Garnish with toasted pecans, fresh mint and chopped onions.

    Lemon Garlic Mint Quinoa Salad

    Dressing on the Quinoa Salad

    Lemon Garlic Mint Dressing

    Lemon Garlic Mint Dressing

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