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Brussels Sprouts, Quinoa & Lentil Salad

Brussels Sprouts, Quinoa & Lentil Salad with Spicy Twist

This Brussels Sprouts, Quinoa & Lentil Salad features protein-packed ingredients and a spicy dressing for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Quinoa rinsed
  • 1 cup Cooked Lentils canned or cooked
  • 2 cups Brussels Sprouts halved
  • 1/2 cup Pickled Red Onions
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes chopped
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Sunflower Seeds optional
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley or Chives
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Raw Cashews soaked
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh
  • 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast
  • 2 tbsp Capers
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Vegan Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Hot Sauce to taste
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Water add gradually
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • blender
  • medium saucepan
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) for crispy Brussels sprouts.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa with vegetable stock, bring to a boil, then simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
  3. Halve Brussels sprouts, toss with olive oil, spices, and roast for 20 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Blend soaked cashews, garlic, nutritional yeast, capers, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, water, salt, and pepper until smooth to make the dressing.
  5. In a bowl, mix cooked quinoa, roasted Brussels sprouts, and lentils. Drizzle with spicy Caesar dressing and toss well.
  6. Top with pickled red onions, sun-dried tomatoes, sunflower seeds, and fresh herbs.
  7. Serve immediately or chill slightly before serving as a main or side dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Soak cashews for at least 2 hours for best dressing texture. Adjust dressing ingredients to taste.

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