The great thing about quinoa is that it can be enjoyed with a variety of meal menus. It is nutritious while also being low in carbs. We can enjoy it with porridge, sandwiches, or stews.

Today in my innovative salad recipe, I have used quinoa with golden berries and avocado. I drizzled a spicy dressing made with an abundance of fresh herbs – inspired by Vietnamese cuisine.

Golden berries are similar to tomatillos. They taste tart and also have a sweet flavor. They are nutritious, brimming with minerals and vitamins, and good for immunity.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
• ½ cup fresh coriander, finely chopped
• 5-6 cherry tomatoes, sliced
• 2 avocados, peeled and diced
• 1 cup golden barriers
• For Salad Dressing:
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 lemon zest
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon sweet & chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 4-5 cloves garlic, crushed
• 5-6 fresh red Thai red chili
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, thinly chopped
• Sea salt as needed

Method:
Preparing the salad dressing:

In a bowl, add all the ingredients to make a dipping sauce. Set aside.

Pour cooked quinoa into a serving plate and add all the ingredients mentioned above. Pour two tablespoons of the dressing and mix well until well combined. Serve on a gorgeous platter.