There are a ton of fresh flavours in this nutrient- and protein-packed salad.

Vegetable Salad with Apples, Nuts, and Red Quinoa

Serves four or more people

Cooking/preparation time 20 minutes

8oz chicken breast, cooked & julienned

8 oz turkey breast, deli-style julienned

1 cup carrots, julienned

1 cup celeriac, julienned

1 cup golden beets, julienned

1 cup daikon radish, julienned

1 cup apple, julienned

1 cup green onions, sliced

1 cup escarole, shredded

1 cup frisée, chopped

4 tbsp pine nuts, toasted

1 cup red quinoa, cooked

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well

For the vinaigrette:

Dijon mustard

Olive oil

Cider vinegar

Honey

Salt & Pepper

Add salt, pepper, Dijon mustard and cider vinegar in a bowl and mix using a whisk until well combined, start adding oil a little at the time until the desired flavor and consistency is achieved, pour over the salad and toss well, serve immediately.

Courtesy Massimo Capra

www.massimocapra.com