Recipe and images courtesy of Rebel Recipes (@rebelrecipes on Instagram)

A vibrant salad packed with roasted vegetables, quinoa, toasted cashews, and a sprinkle of hemp seeds for protein.

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 120g quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 1 courgette, diced
  • 1 red onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 tbsp olive
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 100g toasted cashews
  • 2 tbsp shelled hemp seeds

Dressing;

  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Whole grain mustard
  • Pinch sea salt

Method:

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan, Gas Mark 6).
  • Toss the diced pepper, courgette, and onion wedges with olive oil, salt, and pepper. 
  • Spread evenly on a baking tray and roast for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway
  • Meanwhile, cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
  • In a dry frying pan, toast the cashews over medium heat until golden and fragrant. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, roasted vegetables, and toasted cashews. 
  • Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and toss to combine.