Detox Quinoa Salad with Lime Dressing ★★★★★2 reviews

Serves 2 | Prep time: 15 mins | Cooking time: 40 mins

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups Vegetable Stock
• 1 medium Sweet Potato, cubed
• 2 tsp Olive Oil
• 1 cup fresh Corn Kernels
• 1 can Organic Black Beans, drained & rinsed
• 4 Spring Onions, finely diced
• 1 cup Sweet Cherry Tomatoes
• 100g/3oz Baby Spinach, chopped roughly
• 1/2 cup chopped Cilantro/Coriander

Dressing

• Juice of 2 Fresh Limes
• 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 tsp Maple Syrup
• 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Ground Coriander
• Salt/Pepper, to taste

METHOD

1. In a pot, combine Quinoa and Stock. Bring to a simmer and then close with a lid. Let cook for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, turn heat off and let Quinoa sit for 5 minutes before opening lid.
2. Meanwhile, combine cubed Sweet Potato with 2 teaspoons Olive Oil. Season with Salt and Pepper and roast in a preheated oven (175C/350F) for 20 minutes or until fork tender. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine Quinoa, Roasted Sweet Potato, Corn, Black Beans, Spring Onion, Cherry Tomato, Baby Spinach and Cilantro.
4. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for dressing and mix well. Pour over Quinoa Salad and toss lightly to combine. Check for seasoning and season well with Salt and Pepper.
5. Serve warm or cold.