Dinner, Gluten-free, Nut-free, Oil-free

Arugula Quinoa Salad with Green Dressing

vegan arugula quinoa salad green goddess dressing

This easy arugula quinoa salad is my go-to lunch recipe and is topped with the yummiest green goddess dressing. It is packed with plant nutrients and protein and can easily be made oil-free. The quick prep time will make this one of your new favourite salads!

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 3 cups arugula
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp olive oil (optional)

Green Goddess Dressing:

  • 1/3 cups roasted unsalted cashews (or sunflower seeds for nut-free)
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1-2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Handful of cilantro

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Baking sheet
  • Small pot

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. Cook quinoa according to package directions to make 2 cups once cooked.
  3. In a bowl, mix chickpeas with olive oil (omit for oil-free), paprika and salt. Add to a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
  4. Soak the cashews in hot water for a few minutes, then add the cashews and water to a blender with the rest of the dressing ingredients. Blend until smooth.
  5. Combine the salad by mixing together cooked quinoa, roasted chickpeas, arugula, and avocado. Drizzle the dressing over the arugula quinoa salad and enjoy!

Notes

*For a nut-free version of the Green Goddess dressing, substitute sunflower seeds with cashews.

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