Beet and Quinoa Salad | Fresh + Healthy + VEGAN Salad Recipe

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Goat cheese is lower in fat and has a tangy flavor.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds are nutrient-dense and offer a similar crunch.

Rinse quinoa under cold water until water runs clear.

Cook quinoa according to package instructions until fluffy, then let cool.

Peel and dice the raw beet.

Peel and chop the carrot into small pieces.

Cut the English cucumber into half-moons.

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half.

Finely slice the red onion.

Chop the green beans into bite-sized pieces.

Cube the avocado.

In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, green peas, diced beet, carrot, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, green beans, and avocado.

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, chopped mint, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.

Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

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