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Quinoa Salad with Zucchini and Mint Pistachio Dressing

Mains & Sidesgluten-freeRawVeganVegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 zucchini spiraled with a spiralizer or shaved using a peeler
  • ½ cup quinoa cooked according to package instructions
  • Dressing
  • 1 tbsp chopped scallions
  • ½ cup pistachios soaked 2 hours and drained
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • ½ cup fresh mint leaves packed
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Garnish
  • ½ cup raw pistachios
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves

Instructions

  • In a food processor add the pistachio, scallion, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, mint, salt and pepper; pulse until it reaches your desired consistency. This sauce can be store up to one week covered in the refrigerator.
  • Toss the dressing with the cooked quinoa and zucchini noodles; garnish with pistachios and mint leaves.
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