Recipe: Mediterranean Quinoa Salad by Jennah Jensen

Hey Mama, how many times have you heard that you can’t pour from an empty cup? As much as we want to do it all, it’s important that we look after ourselves too. Nutrition is such a big part of that and the more nourished we are, the better care we can give to our families. This Mediterranean quinoa salad makes for the perfect healthy side dish or light lunch. It’s simple to make and stores well in the fridge for whenever you need some quick fuel. Quinoa is an ancient whole grain that is naturally gluten free and is a good source of fiber. Perfect for supporting hormones, digestion, cognition and energy levels. I’ve paired it with light and refreshing Mediterranean inspired ingredients that will leave your cells feeling radiant! Instead of using a processed store bought dressing, I prefer to keep it wholesome by letting the lemon juice shine, adding some hummus and avocado slices on top to tie it all together!

*Serves 4-6*

        Ingredients:

• 1 cup dry quinoa

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 cup cucumber, diced

• 1 cup chickpeas, drained

• 1/2 cup parsley, chopped

• 1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced

• 2-3 lemons, juice of

• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

• 1-2 avocados for topping

• several tablespoons of hummus for topping

        Method:

• Cook 1 cup of dry quinoa according to package instructions. Once done, set aside and let cool for about 25 minutes.

• While the quinoa is cooking, dice up the produce and have the remaining ingredients ready to go.

• Once the quinoa has cooled, transfer to a large mixing bowl and add all remaining ingredients except for the avocado and hummus. Stir to combine.

• Upon serving, add a few dollops of hummus and a few slices of avocado and enjoy!

Jennah Jensen is a vegan, blogger and recipe extraordinaire! You can follow along her adventures, find her recipes and be inspired by her musings here and follow along on Instagram @jennahjensen