Lunch: Roasted Vegetable Salad with Quinoa
Description: This vibrant salad is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It's a holistic meal because it's made with whole, unprocessed ingredients and provides a good balance of protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats. The crunchy vegetables and quinoa can help to scrub teeth and gums, while the antioxidants can help protect against oral bacteria.
Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa, cooked
1 cup roasted vegetables (such as sweet potatoes, carrots, Brussels sprouts, or broccoli)
1/2 cup arugula
1/4 cup feta cheese
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions:
In a large bowl, combine quinoa, roasted vegetables, arugula, feta cheese, and sunflower seeds.
Toss with balsamic vinaigrette and serve immediately.