Quinoa Celery Cranberry Salad

Quinoa Celery Cranberry Salad

Looking for a quick and delicious meal that's both nutritious and satisfying? Let me introduce you to my all-time favorite, go-to lunch: Quinoa Celery Cranberry Salad. It's perfect for those busy days when you need a meal that you can whip up effortlessly. With ingredients like dried cranberries, which can be easily stored in your pantry, this salad is as convenient as it is tasty. While I adore the tartness of cranberries, you can always substitute them with dried cherries or raisins to suit your taste preferences. Quick Tips:This recipe is naturally gluten-free and features quinoa, which is a complete protein, making it a wholesome choice. Additionally, it…

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Chickpea salad

Chickpea salad

Chickpea salad Ingredients: Chopped celery, carrots around 1/4 c each Red onion or scallions around 1/8 c or to taste. Chickpeas or china dal beans (cooked) about  2 cups Use veganaise to coat – about 1 Tablespoon Garlic Aioli Mustard from Trader Joes (or any mustard) 1 tsp Sweet relish 1 T Fresh dill 1 tsp Dash of cumin and coriander Preparation: Mash chickpeas with a fork.  Mix and Serve on lettuce, whole grain wrap or crackers. A great on-the-go idea is to place a scoop in romaine or Chinese cabbage leaves and roll/wrap them. This makes them very portable and no utensils required.

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Brown Rice Salad with Crunchy Vegetables

Brown Rice Salad with Crunchy Vegetables
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Brown Rice Salad with Crunchy Vegetables This is a great dish to take to a picnic or other group get together and I received rave reviews from it! Ingredients: 3-4 cups of cooked organic brown rice ¼ c. scallions or red onions 1 small organic red or yellow pepper chopped ½ c chopped organic celery ½ - ¾ c chopped organic carrots ¼ - 1/2 c chopped parsley ¼-1/2 c chopped nuts (pecans, almonds, or walnuts) Vinaigrette Dressing: ½ c Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4-5 T Red Wine Vinegar Ground Black Pepper Preparation: Cook rice with appropriate water or vegetable broth.  I use a mix of ½ broth…

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