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Brussel Sprout & Red Quinoa Salad


  • Author: Chocolate Covered Cheetah

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb. brussel sprouts, chopped
  • 1 can (15.5oz) chick peas
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups red quinoa, cooked and cooled
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds

Dressing

  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbs raw honey
  • sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat over to 375 degrees
  2. Toss brussel sprouts and chick peas with olive oil, cumin, lemon juice, sea salt and black pepper
  3. Spread evenly onto baking sheet
  4. Bake 20-25 minutes
  5. Let cool
  6. In a large bowl, add red quinoa, dried cranberries and sunflower seeds to brussel sprouts and chick peas
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon zest, juice of 2 lemons, 1/4 cup olive oil, red wine vinegar and raw honey until honey is dissolved
  8. Pour vinaigrette over salad
  9. Toss

Notes

  • If you have time cover and refrigerate 1-3 hours before serving.