Quinoa salad with shredded greens & raisins
Showcase quinoa in this wonderful salad, with greens, avocado, feta and raisins. Rather than a grain, quinoa is a seed and is a great source of protein
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- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- 150g quinoa
- 3tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 200g cavolo nero, shredded
- 1red onion, finely chopped
- 1green pepper, deseeded and chopped into small pieces
- 30g raisins
- 2small avocados, chopped
- 40g vegetarian feta
Instructions
Step 1
Rinse the quinoa in a sieve under running water until the water runs clear, then cook for 20 mins following pack instructions. Leave to rest for 5 mins. Rinse again and drain well by pressing in the sieve.Step 2
Meanwhile, put the vinegar and oil in a large bowl, add the cavolo nero and massage in the dressing with your hands to soften it.Step 3
Add the quinoa, onion, pepper and raisins, then toss well. Spoon half onto plates, scatter over 1 chopped avocado, crumble in half the feta and toss. The remainder will keep chilled for up to three days. Top with the remaining avocado and feta, then serve.