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quinoa salad with cucumber and roasted red peppers

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Susan Din
@spatdi
Houston, TX

This salad is cool, tangy and healthy! The perfect accompaniment to grilled chicken or fish. It's customizable-use the veggies you like! Always start with your cooked cooled quinoa and add a zesty vinaigrette, then load up the veggies! Some ideas are tomato,roasted red pepper,cucumber,blanched green beans,broccoli florets, edamame,jalapeno,grilled corn,avocado.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For quinoa salad with cucumber and roasted red peppers

  • 1 c
    white quinoa
  • 1 1/2 c
    chicken broth(for vegetarian, use vegetable broth)
  • 3 clove
    garlic
  • 1 lg
    cucumber
  • 3 Tbsp
    diced red onion
  • 1/2 lg
    roasted red pepper
  • 1/4 c
    cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp
    light avave syrup
  • 2 tsp
    dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp
    kosher salt
  • few grinds
    fresh cracked black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil

How To Make quinoa salad with cucumber and roasted red peppers

  • 1
    COOK QUINOA: Place quinoa in a fine mesh strainer, and rinse thoroughly under cool running water for 1 full minute. Place in a small pan along with the broth, and crushed or halved (width wise) garlic cloves. Bring to a boil, turn down to low and cover tightly and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove lid and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Turn out into a bowl, allowing to cool. Stir through the quinoa, and remove the garlic.
  • 2
    While the quinoa steams, PREPARE THE VEGETABLES: Cut the cucumber lengthwise in half and use a spoon to remove the seeds. Cut into 1/4's lengthwise and then cut into thin strips. Cut onions into 1/4" dice. Cut roasted red pepper into 1/4" dice. Place all the veg in a bowl large enough to hold the salad.
  • 3
    MAKE THE VINAIGRETTE: Use a clean small jar with lid to shake, or a small bowl with a whisk. Add dijon mustard, vinegar, agave, oil, salt and pepper. Shake or whisk to combine.
  • 4
    Pour vinaigrette over the veggies and allow to marinate 15-30 minutes. Then add the the quinoa, stirring to combine. Chill thoroughly before serving.
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