CRUNCHY QUINOA SALAD

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Feel free to vary the vegetables in this salad according to what you have in your garden or find at the farmers' market.

Provided by Dr. John McDougall

Categories     HarperCollins     Salad     Quick and Healthy     Quinoa     Grains     Asparagus     Chive     Parsley     Herb     Spring     Vegetarian     Vegan     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups vegetable broth
3 (2-inch) strips of lemon zest (see hints below)
1 1/2 cups asparagus, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup snow peas, cut in half
1/2 cup kohlrabi, peeled and sliced into thin strips
1/3 cup radishes, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
Freshly ground pepper
Dash sea salt

Steps:

  • Rinse the quinoa well and place it in a pot with the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, stir in the pieces of lemon zest, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir, and remove and discard the pieces of lemon zest. Allow the quinoa to cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, put a large pot of water on the stove to boil, drop the asparagus and snow peas into the boiling water, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until crisp-tender (do not overcook; the vegetables should still be slightly firm). Remove from the pot with a slotted spoon and drop into a bowl of ice water. Drain. Combine the cooked quinoa, asparagus, snow peas, kohlrabi, and radishes in a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Season with freshly ground black pepper and sea salt, if desired. Chill for 1 to 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to mingle.

Denni Machate
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This salad is a great healthy option for lunch or dinner. It's packed with protein and fiber, and it's also very flavorful. I especially love the combination of the roasted vegetables and the quinoa.


nora sayed
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I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but this salad was surprisingly good. The roasted vegetables and feta cheese really helped to balance out the flavor of the quinoa. I would definitely make this again.


Oluwayemisi john
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted vegetables. I had some leftover roasted broccoli and carrots, and they worked perfectly in this salad. The quinoa added a nice nutty flavor and the feta cheese gave it a creamy texture.


hasan shamsi
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This salad is so easy to make and it's really delicious. I love the combination of the roasted vegetables and the quinoa. It's a great healthy option for lunch or dinner.


Johnny Olivas
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I made this salad for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the roasted vegetables were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


samad shah
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This salad is a great healthy option for lunch or dinner. It's packed with protein and fiber, and it's also very flavorful. I especially love the combination of the roasted vegetables and the quinoa.


Iqra Chouhdry
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I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but this salad was surprisingly good. The roasted vegetables and feta cheese really helped to balance out the flavor of the quinoa. I would definitely make this again.


Corien Stapelberg
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted vegetables. I had some leftover roasted broccoli and carrots, and they worked perfectly in this salad. The quinoa added a nice nutty flavor and the feta cheese gave it a creamy texture.


Yapage Priyarathna
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the roasted vegetables were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Syedajmal Hussainshah
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This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of the roasted vegetables and the quinoa. It's a great healthy option for lunch or dinner.


iman a
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I'm always looking for new and healthy salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The quinoa adds a nice nutty flavor and the roasted vegetables give it a delicious crunch. I'll definitely be making this again!


Ela Ayres
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This quinoa salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone raved about how crunchy and flavorful it was. I especially loved the combination of the quinoa, roasted vegetables, and feta cheese.