This salad is the perfect immune system booster. Goji berries are high in antioxidants & loaded with vitamin C, while quinoa is high in protein, calcium, iron, vitamin B, vitamin E & is gluten-free!
Ingredients
400 g | Broad beans, fresh or frozen or edamame beans |
1 cup | Quinoa, red (Main) |
1 cup | Cavolo nero, finely sliced |
2 | Beetroot, (400g approx) raw, peeled & grated |
400 g | Red cabbages, finely sliced |
1 cup | Parsley, (curly) finely sliced |
½ cup | Berries, Goji berries, roughly chopped |
1 to taste | Salt & freshly ground pepper |
Dressing
4 Tbsp | Olive oil |
2 Tbsp | Balsamic |
1 Tbsp | Wholegrain mustard |
2 Tbsp | Soft brown sugar |
Directions
- Cook the quinoa.
- To blanch the beans: bring a medium saucepan of water to the boil over a high heat.
- Blanch the beans for approximately 1 minute.
- Remove from the heat, drain and refresh in ice-cold water.
- Drain well, peel and discard the skin and pods.
- Place the beans in a small bowl, cover with cling film and place in the refrigerator.
- To prepare the dressing: place all the ingredients into a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well.
- In a serving bowl; place the quinoa, cavolo nero, beetroot, red cabbage, parsley and goji berries.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the dressing and toss to combine.
- When you are ready to serve, add the broad beans and gently mix through.
Note: The beetroot will stain the broad beans if they are added too early.