Yield: 2
Crispy Quinoa Salad
Warm crispy quinoa, vibrant veggies, ground lamb, and creamy herb sauce. This crispy quinoa salad is the perfect easy meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1 large roma tomato, diced
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- ½ red onion, diced
Avocado Tzatziki Dressing
- 1 4 oz container full fat coconut yogurt
- ½ avocado
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp lemon juice, about ½ lemon
- small handful fresh dill
- small handful fresh parsley
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil over a medium hight heat. Add in already cooked quinoa and toast for about 5-7 minutes. Stir around so that all sides get toasted.
- Add quinoa, ground lamb, tomato, cucumber, and red onion to a large bowl. Toss until fully mixed.
- Using a high speed blender or an immersion blender. Mix together dressing ingredients until fully combined and smooth. Adjust consistency by adding a little it of olive oil to thin if needed.
- Drizzle dressing over salad. Toss until fully coated. Serve with more fresh parsley!
Notes
- Feel free to swap the protein with chicken, beef, or chickpeas for a plant based option.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Store dressing in an airtight container or jar for 4 days.
- For some extra flavor, add feta.
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