Doctor's Orders Recipe
Make Doctor's Orders Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Proteins
Dressing
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Quinoa
Rinse 1 cup of dry quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
While the quinoa is cooking, wash and chop the spinach, kale, carrot, and red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
Mixing
- 3
Combine the Salad Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped spinach, kale, carrot, red bell pepper, and rinsed chickpeas. Toss gently to mix.
- 4
Prepare the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 5
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetable mixture. Toss to ensure all ingredients are well coated.
Serving
- 6
Plate the Salad
Scoop the salad onto serving plates. Top with sliced avocado and crumbled feta cheese.
- 7
Enjoy
Serve immediately and enjoy your nutritious 'Doctor's Orders' salad!