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Beetroot and Quinoa Salad
Crumbled feta adds a creamy texture to this salad that's hearty enough to be a vegetarian meal on its own but also pairs perfectly with any main dish.
Difficulty
Easy
Time
40 minutes
Serves
4
Diet
Vegan
Ingredients
1 jar Baxters Baby Beetroot
200g quinoa
100g feta cheese
2 blood oranges
200g baby spinach
50g chopped parsley
150ml rapeseed oil
1 tsp dijon mustard
Salt and pepper
Preparation
Drain Beetroot in a sieve over a bowl retaining the vinegar.
Cut beetroot into bite sized wedges.
First zest then segment the oranges. Squeeze the left-over core and retain the juice.
Cook the quinoa according to packet instructions, usually 10-12 minutes in salted water. Allow to cool.
Tip the Quinoa into a large bowl and fluff with a fork to break up the grains.
Add orange segments, parsley, spinach and zest of the orange. Season with salt and pepper and Mix well.
In a separate bowl mix the Rapeseed oil, mustard, juice of the orange and 50ml of retained vinegar. Season and whisk till emulsified.
Add beet wedges and crumbled feta to the quinoa, add dressing and mix. Serve immediately.
Tip
To save time you can use pre cooked pouches of quinoa available.
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