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Recipe - Quinoa Salad

Recipe - Quinoa Salad

Quiona Salad

This isn't just a salad; it's a symphony of textures and nutrients designed to harmonize your body's natural rhythms. The robust quinoa and crunchy pistachios provide a protein-rich foundation that helps stabilize blood sugar, reducing energy crashes and supporting sustained mood throughout the day. Each mindful bite triggers a cascade of digestive enzymes. The varied textures - from soft quinoa to crisp kale and juicy blueberries - stimulate your digestive system, encouraging optimal nutrient absorption. The garlic-infused mushrooms introduce powerful probiotics, while the optional local honey adds immune-supporting magic.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa (mix of black, red and white)
  • Optional: bone broth or vegetable stock for cooking
  • 2 handfuls of kale
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 lime (juice)
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 1 thumbnail-sized chunk of ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon local honey
  • Shiitake mushrooms
  • Mitaki mushrooms
  • Butter mushrooms
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • Organic ghee or deodorized coconut oil

Additional Optional Ingridients

  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup pistachios
  • Fresh coriander
  • Chopped spring onions

Additional Optional Cooking Fats/Liquids

  • Vegetable stock (optional)

Additional Optional - Nutritional Additions

  • Avocado (for healthy fats)
  • Brazil nuts (for selenium and brain health)
  • Organic tamari (for phytoestrogens)

Method:

Dressing Preperation

  • In a blender, combine:
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Half a lime's juice
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • Half a teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon local high-active honey (immune-boosting)
  • Blend until smooth and set aside

Quiona Base

  • Boil 1 cup of quinoa in bone broth or vegetable stock
  • Use a mix of black, red, and white quinoa for visual appeal

Kale Preperation

  • Remove kale's hard spines
  • Massage kale leaves with fresh lime juice for 2 minutes, This breaks down fibers, enhances digestibility , Releases nutrients and softens leaves

Mushroom Saute

  • Pan-fry shiitake, mitaki, and butter mushrooms
  • Use organic ghee or deodorized coconut oil
  • Add 4 chopped garlic cloves
  • Sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened

Final Assembly

  • Layer quinoa, massaged kale, blueberries
  • Sprinkle pistachios
  • Add sautéed mushrooms
  • Drizzle with prepared dressing
  • Garnish with fresh coriander and spring onions

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