Hey there! Happy Labor Day weekend :) I feel like this marks the official end of summer, which is sometimes bittersweet.
I'm looking forward to fall, but I love the fresh food options that come with the summer heat! This salad includes all my summer veggie favs. It's crazy easy to throw together, you may even want to make it for your labor day festivities tomorrow!
A few nutritional boasts:
- High in fiber and protein
- Packed with vitamins and minerals (see below)
- Loaded with lycopene (a known preventer of heart disease and certain cancers) and other antioxidants
Full of flavor and oh so fresh, this salad is a staple at my house! I'm working on a similar version with some fall veggies -- I'm thinking roasted beets and sweet potatoes are a must...
Have an amazing and relaxing weekend, friends!
Summer Garden Quinoa Salad
Serves: 4 as a main dish, 6-8 as a side
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Recipe Author: The Variant Veggie
Nutrition:
Serving Size: 1/6 recipe (approx 1/2 cup) Total Calories: 293 Total Fat: 16 g Sodium: 204 mg Potassium: 440 mg Carbohydrates: 32 g Fiber: 5 g Sugar: 3 g Protein: 6 g
Vitamin A: 91% Vitamin C: 62% Calcium: 13% Iron: 21% (Percent Daily Value)
