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SKps Quinoa Salad




Source of Recipe


Kimberlyn


Recipe Introduction


kimberlyn59 |
I’ve never made quinoa before, but after trying this recipe, I’ll make it again and again. I was really happy with the texture. I sometimes have trouble with couscous clumping and the quinoa didn't do that at all. It was fluffy and separate and really tasty. This is a great salad that I'll make again, but the BEST thing is knowing how good and easy quinoa is - I'll be using it often for salads and side dishes. My notes are in brackets [ ].

Skip's Quinoa Salad
Source of Recipe - My friend, Skip



List of Ingredients






1 c. quinoa
1 1/4 c. chicken stock or water
2/3 c. minced sweet red pepper
Zest of one lime
1 T. chopped scallion
1 t. minced cilantro
DRESSING:
1 1/2 T. lime juice
1/8 c. lightly flavored olive oil
2 t. minced ginger
BEFORE SERVING: 2 t. minced cilantro



Recipe




In a medium saucepan, bring the water or stock to a boil with a little salt.
Add the quinoa all at once, return to the boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer, cover and cook for about 15 minutes, until the water is absorbed [mine took a couple of minutes less].
Skip says, "the quinoa is done when the grains are translucent and the crescent-shaped germ separates and becomes white".
The grain should still be a bit firm. Remove from heat, let sit, covered, for five minutes and then fluff with a fork.

Add the red peppers, scallions, 1 t. minced cilantro and the lime zest.
Whisk the dressing ingredients together.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Pour over the quinoa mix and toss well.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Just before serving, toss with the 2 t. minced cilantro.
Serves 6 – 8 as a side dish.

http://www.recipecircus.com/recipes/Kimberlyn/SIDEDISHES/Skip39s_Quinoa_Salad.html