BLACK QUINOA, FENNEL AND CELERY SALAD

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This salad was a big surprise. It is so simple. I began with a bulb of fennel and some celery that I had on hand in the refrigerator, the remains of a bag of black quinoa, and fresh herbs from my garden, thinking that I would need to add some unexpected ingredients to achieve something interesting. But the contrasts of textures and the crisp, clean flavors of the fennel and celery in a lemony dressing made for a salad that I can't resist. Slice the fennel and celery as thin as you can.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish

Time 5m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium-size fennel bulb (about 10 ounces), quartered, cored and very thinly sliced
1 long or 2 shorter celery sticks, very thinly sliced
2 cups cooked black quinoa (about 3/4 cup uncooked)
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped chives
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, puréed
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the sliced fennel and celery, the quinoa, parsley and chives.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper and olive oil. Toss with the salad and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 289, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 474 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

SM Entertainment
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Rose Burchell
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I made this salad for my picky kids and they loved it!


Fortune Udochukwu
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Kofi Mcgregor
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my house.


Jobaer Hassan Tasnin
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This salad is a great healthy option for lunch or dinner.


Franco Ruiz
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's packed with flavor.


Ali hasin Ali hasin
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Mohammed Dilaluggin
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I used red quinoa instead of black quinoa and it was still delicious.


Nazar Nazari
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I added some chopped walnuts to this salad for a little extra crunch and flavor.


Refat Hasan
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on Sunday and it was still delicious on Tuesday.


Suman Grg
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I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind. The black quinoa is so flavorful and the dressing is perfect.


Koos Kruger
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I love the addition of fennel and celery, which give it a nice crunch and flavor.


Kylie Elliott
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I made this salad for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the fact that it was so healthy.


Lady V
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This salad is amazing! The combination of black quinoa, fennel, and celery is perfect, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.