High in protein, fibre and Vitamin B; Quinoa (pronounced as keen-wah) is a must addition for all following weight loss journey. And this Balsamic Dressing which can go with all types of salads, you can make and store in fridge for couple of days too.
Ingredients : For Salad:- 1 cup Quinoa 1.5 cup Water Salt to taste 1/2 cup boiled Chickpeas (Chole) Finely chopped veggies as per your choice : (Green Chillies, Colorful Bell Pepper, Carrot, Purple Cabbage, Tomato, Coriander Leaves & Spring Onion) Chopped Mango Pomegranate Seeds For Dressing:- 2 tbs Balsamic Vinegar (alternatively 2 Lemon juice can be used) 1 tbs Olive Oil Salt to taste For Garnish:- Roasted Peanuts Pomegranate Seeds
Method : In a deep base pan, take 1 cup Quinoa Add 1.5 cup Water Add Salt to taste Cover with a lid and cook for 15 min medium heat Let it completely cool down Transfer in a mixing bowl Add 1/2 cup boiled Chickpeas (Chole) Add finely chopped veggies as per your choice : (Green Chillies, Colorful Bell Pepper, Carrot, Purple Cabbage, Tomato & Coriander Leaves) Add finely chopped Spring Onion Add chopped Mango Add Pomegranate Seeds Mix it well and keep aside Take a small bowl/jar for Dressing Add 2 tbs Balsamic Vinegar Add 2 tbs Honey Add 1 tbs Olive Oil Add Salt to taste and mix it Take salad in a serving plate Drizzle dressing on it Garnish with some Roasted Peanuts & Pomegranate Seeds Here's your Healthy & Delicious Quinoa Salad ready
00:00 - Making Quinoa salad with Balsamic Vineger 00:17 - All about Quinoa 00:45 - Cooking Quinoa the perfect way 02:14 - Making Salad 02:28 - Adding Veggies 03:10 - Preparing a Dressing for Salad 03:50 - Meghna's Quick Tip 04:07 - How Much Quinoa to use in Salad 04:22 - Plating 04:25 - Meghna's Magical Tip 04:55 - Meghna Tastes Quinoa salad with Balsamic Vinegar
