After all of the end of year festivities, the start of 2013 brought with it the need to get back to healthy eating! 2012 finished with a bang, and lots of cheese and lots of wine... This salad is perfect if you are feeling a bit sluggish and low in energy as it is packed with plenty of super foods that will have your skin glowing and your energy levels soaring in no time.
Ingredients
(serves 2-4)200g cooked chickpeas
1 cup white quinoa
1 large handful of kale or baby spinach leaves (I have used kale this time)
1/2 pomegranate
1 spring onion finely chopped
1 small handful of walnuts chopped
1/2 papaya chopped into bit sized pieces
1 medium avocado cubed
1 lime (not pictured)
1 small handful of fresh mint leaves (not pictured)
1 tablespoon of flaxseed oil (not pictured)
Method
1. Cook the quinoa in 1 cup of hot water and bring to boil then allow to simmer for 10-12 minutes until the quinoa is moist and the water has been absorbed.
2. Combine the quinoa with the chickpeas, walnuts, avocado, pomegranate seeds and spring onion in a large gown.
3. Season the salad with the flaxseed oil, mint leaves and freshly squeezed lime.
4. Serve on a bed of kale and enjoy!
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