Quinoa White Bean Salad

By mjensen

Salad

Ingredients

• Salad:
• 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
• 1 head romaine lettuce, finely shredded (or 2 cups white cabbage/carrots, finely shredded)
• 1 can navy beans, drained and rinsed (14 oz/398 ml)
• 1 sweet red pepper, finely chopped
• 1 English cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 1 red apple, chopped
• Dressing:
• 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/4 cup date paste
• 1/4 cup raw cashew butter
• 1/4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place quinoa into saucepan with 2 cups water. Cover, bring to boil, then simmer until all water has been absorbed. Pour quinoa into bowl and allow to cool completely. Fluff with a fork.

2. Combine remaining salad ingredients in a bowl. Add quinoa and toss until combined.

3. In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients and whisk until smooth. Pour desired amount over salad, toss until completely combined and serve.