Quinoa Salad Recipe
Quinoa with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and a lemon vinaigrette.
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Ingredients
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Base
Salad Ingredients
Lemon Vinaigrette
Method
Cooking Quinoa
- 1
Rinse Quinoa
Place the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold water for about 1-2 minutes. This removes the natural coating called saponin, which can make quinoa taste bitter.
- 2
Cook Quinoa
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is fluffy and the water is absorbed.
- 3
Preparing Salad
- 4
Chop Vegetables
While the quinoa is cooling, wash and chop the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the chopped mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
Making Lemon Vinaigrette
- 6
Mix Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Assembling Salad
- 7
- 8
Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour before serving.