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 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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