Protein Omega-3 Salad with Walnuts
Ingredients:
2 cups of mixed greens (spinach, kale, arugula)
1/2 cup of cooked quinoa
1/4 cup of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup of sliced cucumber
1/4 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup of sliced bell peppers (any color you prefer)
2 tablespoons of crumbled feta cheese (optional)
1/4 cup of walnuts, chopped
1 tablespoon of chia seeds
1 tablespoon of flaxseed oil
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Dressing:
2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup (optional)
1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Prepare the Ingredients: Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool. Wash and chop all the vegetables and set aside.
Toast the Walnuts: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts until they are lightly browned and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Keep an eye on them as they can burn quickly. Set aside to cool.
Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey or maple syrup (if using), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside.
Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and crumbled feta cheese (if using).
Add the Walnuts and Seeds: Sprinkle the toasted walnuts and chia seeds over the salad.
Drizzle with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
Serve: Divide the salad onto plates or bowls and serve immediately. Enjoy your nutritious and delicious protein omega-3 salad with walnuts.
This salad is packed with protein and omega-3 fatty acids from the quinoa, chickpeas, and walnuts and loaded with vitamins and minerals from the fresh vegetables. It’s a perfect lunch or dinner meal and can be easily customized with your favorite ingredients.
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