Shredded Salad with Quinoa
Fresh and colorful salad with shredded vegetables, broccoli, apple and quinoa, with lemon and maple vinaigrette
- Prep
- 20m
- Cook
- 20m
- Steps
- 5
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Method
- Step 1Shred the vegetables
Shred 2 cups of carrot, 2 cups of beet and 2 cups of jicama. Place in a large bowl.
NoteUse a coarse grater to get long and uniform strips
CarrotBeetJicama - Step 2Prepare the remaining ingredients
Cut the broccoli into small florets, chop the apple into cubes and chop the celery into cubes. Add to the bowl with the shredded vegetables.
BroccoliAppleCelery - Step 3Add the quinoa
Incorporate 1-2 cups of cooked quinoa to the salad.
NoteMake sure the quinoa is cold before adding it to the salad
Quinoa - Step 4Prepare the vinaigrette
In a jar, combine 1/4 cup of lemon juice, 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar, 1-2 tablespoons of maple syrup, 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard, salt and pepper to taste. Shake well until emulsified.
LemonApple cider vinegarMaple syrupMustardSaltBlack pepper - Step 5Mix and serve
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and mix very well until all ingredients are evenly coated. Serve immediately.
NoteThis salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days





