Middle Eastern Style Salad

Pulsin
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100g uncooked quinoa
15g fresh parsley, chopped finely
10g fresh mint, chopped finely
30g dried barberries or dried cranberries or dried goldenberries (or a mixture of all three if you wish!)
10-12 large radishes, sliced finely
20 cherry tomatoes halved
1 pomegranate, deseeded
1 large avocado, deseeded and cut into chunks
To decorate: a handful of pumpkin seeds and some chopped parsley
DRESSING
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
2 tbsp of apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp lemon juice lemon juice
¼ tsp sweetener of choice (date syrup / agave / ⅛ tsp stevia)
½ tsp sumac
¼ tsp salt
Pepper, to taste
¾ tbsp Pulsin protein powder (if using; soya bean or pea)
VARIATIONS
Make a green Middle Eastern style salad by adding ½- ¾ tsp of spirulina or wheatgrass powder to the cooked cooled quinoa.
Substitute berries for dried apricots our sour cherries.
Substitute quinoa for bulgar wheat, cauliflower rice or giant cous cous.
Include chunks of cucumber.
Mint can be substituted for fresh coriander.
Sprinkle hemp seeds, flaxseed or chia seeds on top for an extra nutrient boost.

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This salad is a taste sensation! A twist on tabbouleh, instead of using bulgar wheat, I have used quinoa to keep this recipe gluten-free. It is so fresh, vibrant and full of flavour and textures. You have fresh fragrant herbs, crunchy pistachios and radishes, sweet pomegranate seeds, sweet and tart dried berries (barberries, cranberries or goldenberries all work a treat!) with creamy avocado chunks. To top it all, this salad is brought together with a delicious pomegranate sumac dressing.

Cooking Instructions

Cook the quinoa as per manufacturer’s instructions. Allow to cool.

In the meantime, chop up the salad ingredients.

Make the dressing. In a small bowl, mix together the dressing ingredients.

In a large bowl, mix together the quinoa, salad dressing and the chopped up salad ingredients, reserving some parsley for the garnish.

Garnish with the remaining chopped parsley and a handful of pumpkin seeds. Enjoy!

SO MAN

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Hello! I am So from SOBODYUK. I am a gym bunny, healthy food blogger & a geeky scientist! These days my lab is the kitchen! I love creating delicious, healthy, wholefood, clean-eating, nutrition-dense recipes to maximise performance & health. My recipes include paleo, low carb, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free.

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