QUINOA SALAD WITH BEETS AND FENNEL VINAIGRETTE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 beets, trimmed
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup minced shallots
2 teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed
3/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups quinoa
3 cups crumbled feta cheese
1 fennel bulb, trimmed, thinly slice
2 cups chopped fresh arugula

Steps:

  • Cook beets in large saucepan of boiling water until tender, about 45 minutes. Drain. Cool. Peel beets. Cut beets into thin wedges. Place in medium bowl.
  • Whisk vinegar, shallots and fennel seeds in small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle 1/4 cup vinaigrette over beets; toss to coat.
  • Cook quinoa in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain well. Rinse with cold water and drain again. Place quinoa in large bowl. Add cheese, fennel and arugula and mix gently. Add remaining dressing and toss to coat. Transfer salad to large bowl. Arrange beets atop salad.

Fayaz Afridi
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This salad was a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less honey.


Adnan Gulab
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I'm not a big fan of beets, but I loved this salad! The vinaigrette really balanced out the sweetness of the beets.


Muhammad Faizan khan
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Safir Zrary
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I love the fennel vinaigrette! It's so light and refreshing.


Genevieve Ahmed Alhubaishi
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Nabulo Robinah
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was just as good the next day.


FOLK BOY
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I had some cooked quinoa in the fridge and I was looking for a new way to use it. This salad was the perfect solution!


Yog Bohara
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I love the colors in this salad! The beets and fennel add such a vibrant pop of color. It's also very tasty, with a nice balance of sweet and savory flavors.


Nishan Baraha
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This salad was easy to make and turned out great! I used a pre-cooked quinoa blend, which saved me time. The vinaigrette was also very easy to make and added a lot of flavor to the salad.


Tierney Neil
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I'm a big fan of quinoa salads, and this one is no exception. The flavors are well-balanced and the salad is very refreshing. I especially like the addition of fennel, which gives it a nice anise flavor.


djhamissi ally
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This quinoa salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of sweet beets, crunchy fennel, and tangy vinaigrette was a winner. I'll definitely be making this again.