Our Favourite Recipes
Herby Rice & Quinoa Salad with Basil Pesto
This fantastic vegan salad recipe pairs fluffy basmati and nutty quinoa with our Reduced Fat Basil Pesto. Peas, rocket and cherry tomatoes add vibrancy, while a lemon juice dressing keeps the herby flavours nice and zesty.
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Pescatarian
Vegan
Vegetarian
Buon Appetito
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
- 1/2 lemon
- 1 handful basil leaves
- Sea salt & pepper to taste
Method
- Cook the basmati rice and the quinoa according to packet instructions
- When they're ready, add the peas, rocket, tomatoes and capers
- Mix the pesto and the juice of half a lemon in a small bowl and drizzle over the rice & quinoa salad
- Top with a handful of basil leaves, season to taste and serve
