Iron-rich Quinoa Salad with Citrus Dressing

"high iron meal with vitamin c"
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This colorful and flavorful quinoa salad is packed with iron and vitamin C to boost your energy levels and immunity. The tangy citrus dressing adds a zesty punch to the dish.
ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup chopped kale
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 orange
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
steps
- 1.
Rinse quinoa thoroughly and cook according to package instructions.
- 2.
In a large bowl, combine quinoa, black beans, bell peppers, kale, cilantro, and red onion.
- 3.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- 4.
Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- 5.
Top with diced avocado and pumpkin seeds before serving.
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