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Thursday, July 8, 2010
Quinoa with Orange & Mint
This little salad is one I came up with after tasting something similar at Whole Foods. What is really great about Whole Foods is that they list all the ingredients when you purchase something from their deli. Well that only spells creation for me. I love taking the ingredients and finding my own quanities, coming up with my own rendition. I must say that I like this recipe better, simply because I went a little more generous on certain things that I like. I think its much more flavorful. Quinoa is such a good choice for those of us on a gluten free diet. Not only is it yummy it also is a good source of fiber which can be hard to come by. I found this wonderful Red Quinoa at Trader Joe's on my latest trip to Nashville to visit our two sons. I wish we had one here. Feel free to use regular quinoa too. The arrangements are endless when it comes to this grain. Experiment for yourself!
Here is what it looks like after it is cooked. They have cute curls that pop out when cooked. It is called the germ ring!!! I know scary.
Fresh orange sections and zest is the secret to this recipe!
You can use whatever type of pepper you like. Red is pretty. I happened to have an orange one.
Mix the dressing ingredients together.
Everything is chopped and ready for the final touch of dressing.
Be sure to rinse the grains well before you cook them. It can be a challenge finding a strainer with small enough holes to accommodate this little grain.
Here is what it looks like after it is cooked. They have cute curls that pop out when cooked. It is called the germ ring!!! I know scary.
I always like to toast any nuts that I use in recipes. It brings out a stronger flavor. Just put the almonds in a dry pan and stir. Keep watch or they will burn!
Fresh mint is so good!
Chop it up fine
Fresh orange sections and zest is the secret to this recipe!
You can use whatever type of pepper you like. Red is pretty. I happened to have an orange one.
Mix the dressing ingredients together.
Everything is chopped and ready for the final touch of dressing.
Quinoa Salad with Orange & Mint
1 cup Quinoa
2 cups water
Cook according to package directions. Let cool.
½ to ¾ cup chopped red, yellow or orange peppers, or a combination
3 green onions sliced
½ cup toasted sliced almonds
2 Tbps. fresh mint chopped
1 orange, zested and sectioned
Dressing:
3 Tbps. Champagne Vinegar
2 Tbps. Honey
3 Tbps. Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper to taste
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4 comments:
Theresa, I use cheesecloth to strain my quinoa.
This recipe sounds delicious!
ok thanks! What a clever idea! You should see how I have been rinsing it! :)
Hi Teresa,
This salad looks wonderful. Think I will borrow this recipe to take to a friend's birthday party in CO next week. A blog...what a fun adventure!
Yippee! I hope they love it!
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