Name: Green Strawberry Salad with Mixed Nuts and Chia Seed Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: plant-based
Ingredients: SALAD:; 2 cups (baby spring) lettuce mix; 1/2 cup raw energy nut mix; 1 cup thinly sliced strawberries; 1 cup cooked quinoa; 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes; DRESSING; the juice of 1 lemon or lime, add more if the dressing becomes too thick; 1 1/2 tablespoon tahini (or cashew butter); ¼ teaspoon salt, more to taste; freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon maple syrup, adjust to taste; 1 teaspoon chia seeds; 2 tablespoons water

Description

This quinoa rice pasta salad with roasted corn is the perfect summer salad. It also makes a great BBQ salad.

Ingredients

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SALAD:
2 cups quinoa rice pasta
1 bell pepper, diced medium
1 small red onion, diced small
3 stalks celery, sliced thinly
1/2 cup dill, roughly-chopped
1 corn cob, roasted
2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)
juice of 1 lemon
salt & pepper to taste
DRESSING:
4 tablespoons water
1–2 tablespoons maple syrup or date syrup
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Camu Camu powder
2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs to taste
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
pinch of salt

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Instructions

SALAD:
Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Cook the quinoa rice pasta until just tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain and transfer into a large bowl.
Meanwhile cook the corn shortly in boiling water (about 5 minutes) and place then in a preheated oven at 325 degrees until crispy (about 10 minutes).
To the bowl, add the bell peppers, onions, celery and dill. Season the salad with lemon juice, salt, and pepper and toss to combine. When the corn is done, slice the kernels off the cob and sprinkle over the salad.
DRESSING:
Mix all ingredients in a mason jar or dressing jar. Shake well.
Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss to combine once more. Serve the salad immediately to preserve the crunch of the vegetables and the freshness of the pasta.