Quinoa, fresh vegetables are tossed with a refreshing lemon vinaigrette for a colorful and delicious dish.
Steps
1
Preparing the Quinoa
Ingredients
3/4 cup quinoa
1 1/2 cups light stock (or water)
pinch of sea salt
In a small pot, bring the stock, quinoa and salt to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover with a lid. Let cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat. Keep covered and let rest for about 10 minutes. Uncover, fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
2
Preparing Your Mise en Place
Ingredients
1/2 cup frozen peas
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 cup zucchini
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup red onion (or to taste)
While the quinoa is cooking, measure out the peas. Cover with hot water for 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Cut the bell peppers and zucchini into medium dice. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Slice the red onion into thin slices. Set aside.
3
Making the Vinaigrette
Ingredients
1/2 garlic clove
2 tbsp honey or agave nectar
6 tbsp fresh lemon juice
6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
5 tbsp flax or grapeseed oil
sea salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper. to taste
To make the vinaigrette, mince the garlic and place into a jar. Add the honey, lemon juice, olive and flax oil, cover and shake to emulsify. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4
Assembling the Salad
Ingredients
sea salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper. to taste
To assemble the salad, gentle toss the vegetables and quinoa together in a large bowl. Add enough vinaigrette to lightly coat the ingredients. Any leftover vinaigrette will keep in the fridge for a week or so.
Season the salad to taste with more salt and pepper, if needed. Serve.
4 Comments
Linda S•
Tried this recipe tonight and I am so pleased that I did! The vinaigrette was outstanding. I toasted the quinoa prior to boiling and I think that added to the taste. This would make a great dish for picnics. I'll be making this again.
Hi Rebecca, Yes, olive can be used. But, due to its stronger flavor, consider reducing the quantity a little and increasing the quantity of the lemon juice by the same amount. The amount of this adjustment is up to your preference. Enjoy! ~Eric
