Straight from Detoxinista | Serves: 4 | Time: ~25 min
Ingredients
Quinoa Salad
1 1/2 cups dry #quinoa
3 cups water
1 cup Orange Basil Dressing
1/2 cup finely diced red onion
1 #cucumber, chopped
2 cups fresh #spinach
1 #RedBellPepper, chopped
freshly chopped basil , to taste
S&P
Orange Basil Dressing
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup tightly packed fresh basil
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tbsp honey (I subbed agave to make vegan)
Instructions
Combine the dry quinoa and water in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat, allowing the quinoa to cook for 15 minutes, or until all of the water is absorbed. Remove from the heat, and fluff with a fork.
To prepare the Orange Basil Dressing, combine all of the ingredients in a blender, and blend until completely smooth and emulsified. Adjust the flavor to taste, if desired.
Transfer the quinoa to a large bowl and toss with the Orange Basil Dressing and chopped vegetables. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and allow to marinate in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.
What I ate and drank today (4/9/2018)
96 oz of water
3 cups of decaf
Spoonful of peanut butter
Piece of cheese
Citrus basil quinoa salad
Exercise
~2.5 miles of walking