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Vegan Quinoa Summer Salad

This vibrant vegan Quinoa Summer Salad is loaded with veggies and healthy beans, high in protein and naturally gluten-free. The perfect meal to enjoy on sunny days!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 large cucumber
  • 10-12 cherry tomatoes
  • 1 large red onion
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • ½ can black beans
  • ½ can white beans
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Handful of fresh basil leaves chopped
  • handful of fresh baby spinach leaves chopped
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Finely chop the cucumber, onion and tomatoes and place together with the cooked quinoa into a large salad bowl.
  2. Place chickpeas, black beans and white beans in a colander, and rinse under fresh running water. Drain well and add them into the salad bowl.
  3. Add in lemon juice, basil and spinach leaves, and season with olive oil, salt & pepper to taste. Mix all the ingredients until combined.
  4. Serve immediately, or cover with cling film and refrigerate until ready to serve.