Quinoa Salad with Beets
4 people
30 minutes
High-protein, High-energy
Ingredients
130 grams quinoa
180 grams Granny Smith apple
400 grams raw red beets
1 lemon
10 grams horseradish paste
30 grams olive oil
15 grams mint
75 grams lamb’s lettuce
30 grams pumpkin seeds
30 grams dried apricots
30 grams pine nuts
Instructions
Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions.
Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
Cut the apple into wedges and remove the core.
Peel the beets.
Grate or shred the beets and apple using a grater or food processor and add them to the quinoa.
Wash the lemon thoroughly and grate the zest.
Squeeze out the juice from half the lemon.
Finely chop the mint.
Mix the lemon zest, lemon juice, horseradish paste, chopped mint, and olive oil into the quinoa.
Finally, add the lamb’s lettuce, seeds, and dried apricots.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Storage advice
Keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutritional information
Per 100 grams | Per serving | |
Energy (kcal) | 164 | 411 |
Protein (g) | 10.2 | 25.4 |
Fat (g) | 7.6 | 18.9 |
Saturated fat (g) | 1.0 | 2.5 |
Carbohydrates (g) | 12.7 | 31 |
Sugars (g) | 4.7 | 11.7 |
Fiber (g) | 1.4 | 3.6 |
Salt (g) | 0.07 | 0.17 |