ZESTY CONFETTI SALAD WITH QUINOA
A blend of veggies and quinoa pulled together with a tangy, slightly spicy citrus-pepita dressing. Though there are a lot of ingredients, it's easy to make.
Provided by MN_SpiceHunter
Categories Grains
Time 55m
Yield 5-7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Rinse quinoa well. Combine with 3/4 cup water in small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes or until water is absorbed and holes have formed in surface of quinoa. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature or cooler.
- Dry toast pepitas by putting them in a large skillet or frying pan and shaking over high heat until they begin to pop and "dance". Remove from heat.
- In food processor, combine pepitas, cilantro, lime juice, orange juice concentrate, olive oil, chili powder, cumin and salt. Blitz until a rough paste forms. (It looks a little funny at this stage--don't worry!).
- In a very large bowl, combine veggies, quinoa and sesame seeds and toss. Add citrus-pepita dressing and mix well to coat. Chill at least one hour; overnight is ideal.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.4, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 169.3, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 11.7, Protein 9
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Rafan Ahmed
[email protected]This salad is healthy and refreshing. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
Kam Pop
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's also perfect for a picnic or potluck.
Jimmy Herman
[email protected]This salad is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's a great dish to serve at a summer barbecue.
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[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.
Ner san
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.
Ahmad Abdullahi
[email protected]This salad is amazing! The combination of flavors is perfect, and the quinoa makes it really filling. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Raji Olamide
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this salad. The flavors are bright and cheerful, and the quinoa adds a nice crunch. It's a great dish to serve at a party or potluck.
Ami Nau
[email protected]This salad is delicious and healthy. I especially love the addition of the quinoa, which makes it a complete meal.
Tutu Abiy
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
Zafar ullah Gabool
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my last potluck! The flavors were zesty and refreshing, and the quinoa added a nice touch of protein and texture. I'll definitely be making this again.