Ensalada de quinoa con crema de anacardo

quinoa salad with cashew cream

⏱ Preparation time: 20 minutes | ⏱ Cooking time: 12 minutes | 👥 Servings: 2 people

A complete, nutritious, and very versatile salad. Quinoa provides a light yet filling base that pairs perfectly with the creaminess of cashew cream. Ideal for a balanced meal or to take with you.

Ingredients:

  • 120 g quinoa
  • 250 ml water
  • 1 carrot
  • ½ cucumber
  • ½ avocado
  • 1 handful of cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons of cashew cream

For the dressing

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the topping

  • Chopped nuts
  • Seeds to taste (chia or sesame)
  • Green sprouts (optional)

Preparation:

  1. Rinse the quinoa well under the tap using a fine sieve.
  2. Cook the quinoa in a saucepan with the water for about 12–15 minutes until tender. Let it rest for a few minutes and fluff the grains with a fork.
  3. Meanwhile, wash and chop the carrot, cucumber, avocado, and cherry tomatoes.
  4. Place the quinoa in a bowl and add the vegetables.
  5. Mix the cashew cream with the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until you get a creamy dressing.
  6. Add the dressing to the salad, mix well, and finish with nuts, seeds, or green sprouts.
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