Power's Recipe
Make Power's Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base
Vegetables
Protein
Dressing
Method
Preparation of Quinoa
- 1
Rinse the Quinoa
Place the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold water for about 2 minutes to remove any bitterness.
- 2
Cook the Quinoa
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
- 3
Fluff the Quinoa
After sitting, fluff the quinoa with a fork and set aside to cool.
Preparation of Vegetables
- 4
Chop the Vegetables
While the quinoa is cooking, chop the spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
Mixing Ingredients
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables, drained chickpeas, and crumbled feta cheese.
Preparing the Dressing
- 6
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 7
Add Dressing to Salad
Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Serving
- 8
Serve
Divide the salad into serving bowls and enjoy your Power's dish!
