CAULIFLOWER QUINOA SALAD

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This also works well with broccoli which turns out slightly firmer. quinoa is high in protein so this meal makes a balaned meal for vegetarians. For a tasty variation add some crumbled feta before serving.

Provided by PinkCherryBlossom

Categories     Grains

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

150 ml quinoa
100 ml orange juice
250 g cauliflower florets
100 g fresh peas or 100 g frozen peas
100 g French beans, trimmed
2 ripe pears
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Bring 200ml water to the boil. Add quinoa and orange juice. Season and bring back to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 mins, remove from heat and leave to cool.
  • In another pan, cook the cauliflower in boiling salted water for 4 mins, now add peas and beans and cook for a further 2 minutes.
  • drain and refresh in cold water.
  • mix the mustard, oil and vinegar together.
  • slice the pear.
  • Toss everything together in a bowl and garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.5, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 45.3, Carbohydrate 56.9, Fiber 13.4, Sugar 13.3, Protein 11.3

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