Sprout Bowls

I often hear people say salads are boring.  This always shocks me because I find them anything but boring!  Sometimes you just need to get creative.  I find that salads are the perfect way to get enough fibre and antioxidants that many of us are lacking!

This recipe is delicious and is loaded with antioxidants- the substances that protect our cells against free radicals that can play a role in heart disease, cancer and other diseases.   Some examples of antioxidants are vitamin C, E, selenium and carotenoids that are found in vegetables!

Protein is also found in the Quinoa, and Chickpeas which is important for overall health.  Once the protein is broken down into amnio acids- these become the building blocks for tissue growth, repair and the synthesis of hormones, enzymes, antibodies and neurotransmitters.  See how a simple salad is far from boring! ;)

So lets make your taste buds dance- here's the recipe!  I have added links to the products I use!

Sprout Bowls 

Serves 2

1 cup cooked quinoa (prepare to package directions), chilled
2 cups shredded purple cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
1 large cucumber, chopped
½ a small red onion, sliced
1 cup grapes, halved
1 15-ounce BPA-free can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
¼ cup feta cheese crumbles
¼ cup Orange Mint Vinaigrette
1 cup sprouts

Omnivore Option: whole roasted chicken from the deli, chopped

Add cooked and chilled quinoa, cabbage, carrots, cucumber, onion, grapes, chickpeas, feta, and vinaigrette to a large mixing bowl, then toss gently. Divide between two serving bowls, and serve topped with sprouts.

Who says salads are boring??

Let me know if you give this a try!  I would love to hear if your taste buds were dancing!