Honey Mustard Broccoli Quinoa Salad


Ingredients

1 cup uncooked quinoa

2 cups broth (preferably homemade bone broth)

Sea salt, to taste 

Roughly 2 cups roasted broccoli, chopped

About 1/3 cup roasted almonds, chopped

About 1/3 cup dates, chopped


Dressing:

Juice of 1/2 lemon

3 tablespoons raw honey

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil 

1 garlic clove, minced

Salt, to taste

Directions

1. Cook the quinoa with the broth and salt, to taste, according to the directions on the package. 

2. Roast the broccoli in the oven with a bit of avocado oil and salt, to taste, at 450˚ (F) until it is crispy. 

3. Whisk the dressing ingredients together until the mixture is smooth. 

4. Combine the cooked quinoa with the broccoli, almonds, and dates. Then, pour the dressing over the salad. 

5. Serve warm or cold.

Notes

Roasted sweet potatoes are also a great addition to this dish!