SPICY QUINOA SALAD WITH BROCCOLI, CILANTRO AND LIME
The grassy flavor of quinoa works well with cilantro in this main-dish salad. I love the versatility of quinoa. It can be the building-block ingredient for a salad, as it is in this main-dish salad, or it can be added to salads in smaller amounts, almost as a garnish. Its grassy flavor marries well with cilantro, itself an herb with a grassy, though more pungent, taste. I added sieved hard-boiled eggs for protein - though you could leave them out if you want to make a vegan version of this dish, and toasted pumpkin seeds for crunch. Another ingredient that contributes crunch as well as color is the soaked split red lentils. They also contribute more protein to an already high-protein grain. They are optional - make this salad whether or not you have the lentils.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine quinoa, broccoli, cilantro, pumpkin seeds, minced green chile, red lentils if using, feta and freshly ground pepper. Toss together.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup whisk together lime juice, salt, and garlic. Add olive oil and whisk until amalgamated. Add to salad and toss together well. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Put hard-boiled eggs through a sieve and sprinkle over salad. Season if desired with salt and pepper. Garnish each serving with a few slices of avocado.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 485, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 607 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Shanioya Brown
[email protected]I'm not sure about the spicy dressing, but the rest of the salad looks great.
Afiya khan Khan
[email protected]This salad looks delicious. I'm definitely going to make it this weekend.
Rabiu Mohammed
[email protected]I can't wait to try this salad for lunch tomorrow.
Basimise Pady
[email protected]This salad looks like a great way to get my daily dose of vegetables.
Gohar Jan
[email protected]I'm excited to try this salad with different types of dressing.
Shezi Khan
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover broccoli.
Nathaniel Simard-Cote
[email protected]I can't wait to try this salad. It looks so delicious.
Mulokwa Erinah
[email protected]This salad is a great source of protein and fiber.
sivasanmugam thanikasalam
[email protected]I love how customizable this salad is. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.
Tonderai Nkoma
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Nery Arias
[email protected]This salad is a great option for a potluck or party.
vanessa tagorda
[email protected]I'm not a fan of spicy food, but I still enjoyed this salad. The spice level is just right.
dirty boy
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa.
Subhai Subhai
[email protected]I love the addition of the spicy dressing. It really takes this salad to the next level.
Josiah Garcia
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Ephraim Kanyagi
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
mart store
[email protected]This is a great salad for meal prep. It holds up well in the fridge for a few days.
Gulnaz Malik
[email protected]The flavors in this salad are amazing. The lime and cilantro really brighten up the dish.
Malik Bilal Awan
[email protected]I love how easy this salad is to make. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.
Mis Blue
[email protected]This quinoa salad is a delicious and healthy meal. It's packed with flavor and the broccoli, cilantro, and lime give it a nice freshness.