I always used to think that a salad had to have some kind of accompaniment – usually something protein or carbohydrate based.  You can’t just eat salad on its own surely?  JUST salad?

But that’s the very great thing about quinoa – it’s already high in protein and not just any old protein.  It’s considered a complete protein, meaning it packs in all the nine essential amino acids your body needs.

Cram in a boatload of colourful veg and I honestly feel healthier just looking at it!  We’ve got carrots, peppers, red cabbage and lovley little edamame peas.  We’ve also got some dry fried salted cashews and peanuts.  If you’ve never had hot freshly toasted nuts you’ve honestly not lived.  Blows those overly salty things in bags out of the water!

Oh and don’t keep that Almond Butter just for sweet things as it makes a wonderful nutty, creamy dressing.  Add fiery ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes and you honestly have a complete meal.  Just grab a fork and dig in ?

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