Rainbow Quinoa Salad With Grilled Turkey
This Rainbow Quinoa Salad with Grilled Turkey is a vibrant, protein-packed meal perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner. It features fiber-rich quinoa and colorful vegetables to support healthy digestion, while lean turkey provides essential protein for muscle maintenance and satiety. The simple, flavorful dressing brings everything together for a balanced and satisfying dish.
Avg. Recipe Cost (US)
$7.95
Avg. Recipe Cost (UK)
£5.74
Nutritional Information (approx)
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Protein: 30 g
- Fats: 20 g
- Carbs: 50 g
- Fibre: 8 g
Tags
Dairy Free Gluten Free High Protein Lunch Dinner
Ingredients
- cooked quinoa - 1 cup (185g)
- coconut oil - 1 tbsp.
- turkey fillet - 8.1 oz. (230g)
- small carrot - 1 (grated)
- red cabbage - ½ cup (50g) (shredded)
- edamame beans (frozen) - ⅔ cup (50g)
- honey - 1 tbsp.
- soy sauce - 1 tbsp.
- sesame oil - 1 tbsp.
- sprouting alfalfa (or similar) - handful
- sesame seeds - 1 tbsp.
Preparation Instructions
- 1. Cook the quinoa according to the instructions on the package. Allow to cool to lukewarm.
- 2. In the meanwhile, season the turkey fillets with salt and pepper. Heat the coconut oil in pan and cook the turkey for about 8 minutes turning regularly. Once cooked, cut into strips.
- 3. Mix the quinoa with the carrot, cabbage and soybeans.
- 4. Mix together all the dressing ingredients (honey, soy sauce, sesame oil) and pour over the quinoa salad.
- 5. Put the turkey on the salad and sprinkle with almonds, alfalfa and sesame seeds to serve.