Herby Rice & Quinoa Salad with Basil Pesto
This fantastic vegan salad recipe pairs fluffy basmati and nutty quinoa with our Vegan Basil Pesto. Peas, rocket and cherry tomatoes add vibrancy, while a lemon juice dressing keeps the herby flavours nice and zesty.
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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 Mins
Serves
2.0
Ingredients
- 250g basmati rice
- 250g quinoa
- 200g peas
- 1 small packet wild rocket, washed & drained
- 1 handful cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 2 tbsp. capers
- 2 tbsp. Sacla’ Vegan Basil Pesto or 1 Vegan Basil Pesto Pot
- 1/2 lemon
- 1 handful basil leaves
- Sea salt & pepper to taste
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How to make the recipe
Step 1
Cook the basmati rice and the quinoa according to packet instructions
Step 3
When they're ready, add the peas, rocket, tomatoes and capers
Step 5
Mix the Pesto and the juice of half a lemon in a small bowl and drizzle over the rice & quinoa salad
Step 7
Top with a handful of basil leaves, season to taste and serve
