How do you get enough protein? That is the most common question I get asked being vegan.
Well this is how. Vegan Protein Salads, like this one, filled with protein rich beans, peas, and quinoa.
Indulge in a nourishing Vegan Protein Salad. Perfect for potlucks. This salad is protein-rich delight that keeps for a week. Enjoy.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Yields: Â 12 Servings
Salad Ingredients:
2 cans (15oz) organic cannellini beans
2 cans (15oz) organic peas
3 cups of cooked organic quinoa
3 tbsp organic hemp seeds
20 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
2 avocados - diced into cubes
1 large English cucumber, diced
1 medium size purple onion, diced
Salad Dressing:
6 garlic cloves - minced
3 large lemons -zest and juice
3 tbsp distilled vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tbsp fresh oregano (2 tbsp if using dried)
3 tbsp dried mint
3 tbsp curry powder
2 tbsp maple syrup
salt and pepper, as desired
Directions
Rinse canned beans and peas.
If using dried beans, soak them over night, and cook in a pressure cooker per instructions.
Cook quinoa - 1 cup dry quinoa with 2 cup water, yields 3 cups of cooked quinoa.
In a large bowl add rinsed beans, peas and cooked quinoa, gently mix together.
Add in the remaining salad ingredients: hemp seeds, tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, and onion.
In a separate bowl mix all salad dressing ingredients, until well combined.
Pour salad dressing over salad ingredients and mix everything well together.
Serve on a bed of greens (see picture below) or with tortilla chips, as desired.
Note: This Vegan Protein Salad is packed with 40 grams of protein per serving. Plus fiber, antioxidants, and complex carbs.
Enjoy.
Vegan Protein Salad with Mixed Greens
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