vegetarian salads spring

Mediterranean quinoa super salad

ready in: 30 minutes

servings: serves 4, or 6 as a side salad

by: Ceres Organics

Packed with colour, flavour, and feel-good ingredients, this vibrant salad layers golden halloumi, creamy hummus, and nutrient-rich quinoa for a wholesome meal that’s as nourishing as it is delicious.

ingredients

  • 1 cup Ceres Organics Super Grain Quinoa Mix
  • 2 Tbsp Ceres Organics Olive Oil
  • 200g halloumi, sliced
  • 250g hummus
  • 4 small cucumbers, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 red cabbage, finely sliced
  • 1 handful fresh basil
  • 120g pickled onion, finely sliced
  • 1 tsp paprika oil (or olive oil mixed with a little paprika)
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
  • Sea salt & black pepper, to season

method

  1. Cook the Super Grain Quinoa Mix according to the packet instructions, then set aside to cool.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan and fry the halloumi until golden on both sides.
  3. Spread hummus across a serving platter and drizzle with paprika oil.
  4. In a large bowl, gently toss together the Super Grain Quinoa Mix, halloumi, cucumber, cabbage, and most of the basil.
  5. Spoon the salad over the hummus, then top with pickled onion and the remaining basil.
  6. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil, a squeeze of fresh lemon, and season with salt and pepper.

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