Broccoli Quinoa Salad

Recipe Benefits

• Broccoli is a vegetable that is highly regarded for its incredible nutritional benefits. It is a star ingredient in this healthy salad that is packed with essential nutrients. Broccoli is rich in magnesium and vital in supporting various bodily functions, including muscle and nerve function, blood sugar regulation, and bone health. In addition, the high magnesium content in broccoli contributes to maintaining a healthy sodium balance, which is crucial for overall health.
• When you incorporate broccoli into your meals, you’re fortifying your body with essential nutrients and promoting optimal electrolyte balance, which fosters overall wellness and vitality.
• This salad contains quinoa, a gluten-free grain packed with protein and fiber, making it a nourishing and satisfying meal that caters to a wide range of dietary needs and preferences.
• This salad is a great way to get a healthy dose of essential nutrients and promote overall wellness. Its delicious combination of flavors and textures makes it a perfect choice for anyone who wants to eat healthily without sacrificing taste.

Ingredients

• For the lemon yogurt dressing:
• 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

For the Broccoli Quinoa Salad:

• 6 cups broccoli cut into bite-sized florets
• 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 small shallot finely chopped
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Instructions

1. Mix Greek yogurt, almond milk, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a medium-sized bowl to make the Lemon Yogurt Dressing. Taste it and add more salt if needed.
2. To make the salad, boil a large pot of water with salt. While you wait, fill a big bowl with ice water. Put the broccoli florets in the boiling water and cook them for about a minute until they are almost tender. Take out the broccoli with a slotted spoon and put it in the ice water. Keep the boiling water in the pot. After draining the broccoli, put it on a baking sheet lined with a kitchen towel and dab it dry.
3. Boil the water in the pot again and add the quinoa. Cook it for about 12 minutes until it is slightly firm. Use a sieve with small holes to prevent the quinoa from falling through, then put the drained quinoa in a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of yogurt dressing and 1/4 teaspoon of salt, then mix it. Add 1/4 cup of the sauce, broccoli, shallot, parsley, and almonds and mix again. Taste the mixture and add more salt and/or pepper as needed. You can eat it immediately or store it in the fridge until you can serve it.

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