QUINOA SALAD WITH LIME GINGER DRESSING AND SHRIMP

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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

For the dressing:
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon seasoned rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger (more to taste)
1 small garlic clove, minced
Salt to taste
Pinch of cayenne
2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil or walnut oil
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons buttermilk
For the salad:
3 cups cooked quinoa (3/4 cup uncooked)
4 scallions, white and light green parts, sliced thin
1 small cucumber, halved, seeded and thinly sliced on the diagonal
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
12 to 16 cooked medium shrimp, peeled

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the lime juice, rice wine vinegar, ginger, garlic, salt, cayenne, sesame oil, canola oil, and buttermilk. 2. In a salad bowl, combine the quinoa, scallions, cucumber, and cilantro. Toss with the dressing and divide among salad plates. Top each portion with 3 or 4 shrimp, and serve.

Saul Taylor
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Ishwori Subedi
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This salad is a great source of protein and fiber. It's also a very healthy and delicious meal.


Namgisboy360 Alfred
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I made this salad with brown rice instead of quinoa and it was still very good. The brown rice added a nice nutty flavor to the salad.


Wasim Bhutta
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I also added some chopped cucumber and red onion to the salad and it was delicious.


Semira Yimre
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I added some chopped avocado to this salad and it was even better. The avocado added a nice creamy texture.


Peo Supermarket
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Jonathan Mota
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I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but I really enjoyed this salad. The lime-ginger dressing is amazing!


Rye Bread
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This salad is very easy to make and it's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Raymona Walker
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I used a different type of dressing on this salad and it was still delicious. The quinoa and shrimp are so flavorful that they can stand up to a variety of dressings.


SHAHID ALI MEER
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I love the addition of shrimp to this salad. It adds a nice protein boost and makes the salad more filling.


Björn Pettersson
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a healthy and delicious meal that's perfect for summer.


Mobile Player
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors. I highly recommend this recipe.


Md Muktar Mia
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! The lime-ginger dressing is the perfect complement to the quinoa and shrimp. I will definitely be making this again.


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