Description
Reset and refresh your palate with this vibrant Colorful Beet Salad featuring nutrient-dense superfoods like quinoa, spinach, carrots, and edamame. Perfect for any occasion, this salad is a delightful mix of flavors and textures that will brighten up your lunch or dinner table. The earthy sweetness of beets pairs beautifully with creamy avocado and a zesty homemade vinaigrette, making it not just a feast for the eyes but also for the taste buds. Enjoy it as a light main course or a stunning side dish; either way, it’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 cup frozen shelled edamame
- 1 medium raw beet
- 1 medium carrot
- 2 cups baby spinach or arugula
- 1 ripe avocado
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ to 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup or agave nectar
- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds or pepitas (green pumpkin seeds)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water in a fine mesh colander. Cook in a pot with 1 cup of water; bring to boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes.
- In boiling water, cook edamame for about 5 minutes until warmed through.
- Toast almonds or pepitas in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant.
- Peel and chop the beet and carrot into small pieces.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients: apple cider vinegar, lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, honey/maple syrup, and Dijon mustard.
- In a large bowl, combine quinoa, edamame, chopped vegetables, spinach/arugula, and avocado. Drizzle dressing over the top and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg