Beet and Quinoa Summer Salad; fresh crunchy and sweet salad packed with protein and healthy grains. Vegan, Dairy Free, Dairy Free and refined sugar free!

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Todays recipe is a fresh salad that is perfect for this summer weather! I love the texture of the lettuce with the beets. Ukrainian runs in my blood so maybe that is the reason why I love beats so much!

Beets are amazing for you too. Beets are an excellent energy booster. They are great for athletes because they increase the amount of oxygen that cells can absorb by up to 400%! They also help combat anemia and other blood disorders. The red pigments in beets give anti-cancer functions and make them a strong anti-inflammatory food.

Kind of a fun fact (but probably not for the person experiencing it).. the red pigments can cause beeturia in some people. Beeturia is a condition that produces harmless red urine in some people!

Beet and Quinoa Summer Salad Ingredients:

Beet
Quinoa (cooked)
Chia seeds
Almonds
Green leaf lettuce
Red wine vinegar
Maple Syrup
Olive Oil

The dressing in this recipe is smooth and light which allows your tastebuds to truly enjoy the juicy flavoured beats. I added some chai seeds not only because

I am addicted to them but because they are a great protein source. I make sure to have a protein source in EVERY meal. Protein is great for your body of course, but also allows you to feel full longer.

Hope you enjoy!

If you liked this recipe, make sure you check out my Greek Avocado Quinoa Salad and Creamy Cauliflower Bake with Tribelli Peppers recipes!

If you make this recipe, make sure you tag me in your posts at #nikkisplate so I can see your beautiful creations! Looking forward to seeing your beautiful beet and quinoa summer salad!

Beet and Quinoa Summer Salad

fresh crunchy and sweet salad packed with protein and healthy grains. Vegan, Dairy Free, Dairy Free and refined sugar free!

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Prep Time 15

Course Salad

Servings 2

Ingredients

1 Beet
½ cup Quinoa cooked
2 tablespoon chia seeds
6 almonds natural (unsalted)
Green Leaf Lettuce

Dressing

2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon pure organic maple syrup

Instructions

Steam the roots of the beet until it is soft enough just to pierce it with a fork OR boil the beet in water until it is soft. Slice beet into ½ inch pieces.

For Salad

Combine all ingredients and arrange on a plate

For Dressing

Combine all ingredients. Stir until mixture is smooth and well dispersed.

Keyword Beet, quinoa

Beet and Quinoa Summer Salad; fresh crunchy and sweet salad packed with protein and healthy grains. Vegan, Dairy Free, Dairy Free and refined sugar free!

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