Easy Quinoa and Beetroot Salad

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 Easy Quinoa and Beetroot Salad

 Ingredients

         •       3 medium beetroots, peeled

        •       118 ml (½ cup) quinoa

        •       45 ml (3 tbsp) balsamic vinaigrette

        •       3 stalks of celery, chopped, including leaves

        •       2 stalks of spring onion, sliced

        •       Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

        •       60 ml (¼ cup) feta cheese, crumbled

        •       60 ml (¼ cup) pumpkin seeds, toasted

        •       A handful of parsley, chopped (for garnish)

        •       60 ml (¼ cup) sunflower seeds

 Instructions

• Start by boiling the beetroots in a large saucepan of water until tender, about 25 minutes. Once boiled, rinse under cold water and then chop.

• Cook the quinoa as per its packaging instructions.

• In a large bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinaigrette, chopped celery, and spring onions. Season with salt and pepper.

• Stir in the cooked beetroots and quinoa, making sure they are well coated with the dressing.

• Serve in bowls, sprinkled with crumbled feta cheese, toasted pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and a garnish of fresh parsley.

 This salad is a feast for the senses, combining earthy beetroots, fluffy quinoa, and a burst of flavour from the herbs and seeds. It’s perfect as a standalone dish or as a complement to your preferred protein.

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