Quinoa Carrot Spinach Salad

This vibrant vegan salad combines nutty quinoa, crunchy carrots, and fresh spinach, tossed in a zesty and slightly spicy carrot chili vinaigrette.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa, cooked
• 2 large carrots, grated
• 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Put cooked quinoa, grated carrots, and chopped spinach in a large bowl

Use a different small bowl to mix the vinaigrette

Add the apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, and whisk them together

Pour the vinaigrette over the quinoa and mix it all together by tossing it

You can serve it right away or put it in the fridge for a few hours before you serve it to let the flavors blend

Have fun