Talking about health and weight loss, we always want to be fit, trim, slim and healthy. And being healthy depends on the foods we eat. So, to maximize effects of being healthy, it is better to cook and eat healthy food, regularly. To encourage that among our readers, we are introducing Healthy Recipes, segment. Whatever we prepare and eat, how we prepare, what to prepare and how healthy, it can be are highly important. Hence, Healthy Recipes segment will try to highlight that part in coming days too. Here’s Coconut Lime Quinoa Salad for you.
Ingredients of Coconut Lime Quinoa Salad:-
- 1 Cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup red onion, sliced
- 3 cups cucumber (diced)
- 1 1/2 cup purple cabbage
- 1/2 cup avocado (ripened and diced)
- 4 segments orange
- 2 cups shelled edamame (defrosted)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened toasted coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup almonds, chopped
- Few shakes of black pepper
- For the dressing:-
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
How to Make Coconut Lime Quinoa Salad:-
1.Boil the quinoa in water according to package directions. This should take about 12-15 minutes, and all water should be absorbed. Remove it from the heat, fluff with a fork and allow it to cool.
2.Whisk together the dressing in a small bowl and set aside.
3.Prepare all remaining ingredients as indicated above and toss them together in a very large bowl. When the quinoa has cooled, add it to the mixture, along with the dressing. Stir well to coat.
4.While this salad can be enjoyed right away if you like, for best results, let it sit for at least 30 minutes – or overnight if you can.
5.The quantity of dressing used is fairly small relative to the size of the salad because the lime, fresh herbs, orange segments and avocado do an amazing job at creating flavor and moisture.
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