The Do Gooder Recipe
Make The Do Gooder Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Vegetables
Dressings & Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook Quinoa
Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and 2 cups of vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes.
- 2
Chop Vegetables
While the quinoa is cooking, chop the red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and cherry tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. Add these to a large mixing bowl. Tear the spinach leaves into smaller pieces and add them to the bowl as well.
Dressing
- 3
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon of honey, 0.5 teaspoons of salt, and 0.5 teaspoons of black pepper until well combined.
Combine & Serve
- 4
Mix Ingredients
Once the quinoa has cooled slightly, fluff it with a fork and add it to the large bowl with the chopped vegetables. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss everything together until evenly coated.
- 5
Garnish
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad for added flavor and garnish.
- 6
Serve
Serve the salad at room temperature or chilled. Enjoy your healthy and nutritious Do Gooder salad!