Mung beans, Beets and Quinoa Salad

Got this recipe from http://thehealthyfoodie.com. Very tasty.

 

Mung beans, Beets and Quinoa Salad

Yield: Serves 2

INGREDIENTS

Salad
• ½ cup mung beans, cooked and cooled
• 1 cup quinoa, cooked and cooled
• ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
• ½ cup fresh flat parsely, chopped
• 2 small carrots, diced
• 4 small beets, cooked, cooled and diced
Dressing
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp old style grain mustard
• ½ tsp marinated garlic flowers
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp salt
• Black pepper to taste
Garnish
• 2 tbsp mint, chopped
• Whole mint leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook quinoa and mung beans per instructions on package. Allow to cool completely in the refrigerator.
2. Mix all ingredients for the salad together in a medium size mixing bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk all the ingredients for the dressing and pour over salad.
4. Toss to combine. If you can, allow to marinate for a few hours in the refrigerator, to allow flavours to fully develop.
5. Garnish with chopped and whole mint leaves.