Quinoa Salad ‘SHARMA’ Style
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Ingredients
- (1) Cup of cooked quinoa
- (½) Cup of dried cranberries
- (½) Cup of chopped red onion
- (½) Cup of chopped english cucumber
- (½) Cup of chopped green pepper
- (½) Cup of chopped red pepper
- (½) Cup of chopped orange pepper
- (¼) Cup of chopped dill leaves
- (¼) Cup of chopped cilantro
- (1) Lemon
- (3) Tbsp. olive oil
- (3) Tsp. red chili powder
- (½) Cup of crumbled goat cheese
Salt & black pepper to taste
To cook the quinoa….
- Step 1: In a wide pan, add in 1 cup of Quinoa.
- Step 2: Add 3 cups of water.
- Step 3: Cover the pan with a lid and allow the quinoa to cook on a medium fire.
While the quinoa cooks….
- Step 1: In a large dish, add in the dried cranberries, chopped red onion, english cucumber, green, red and orange pepper, dill leaves and cilantro.
- Step 2: Squeeze the juice of one whole lemon into the veggie mix.
- Step 3: Add in red chili powder.
- Step 4: Add in salt and black pepper to taste.
- Step 5: MIX it altogether.
Once the quinoa is cooked….
- Step 1: Strain out the quinoa from the water, if any.
- Step 2: Spread the quinoa in a large plate and drizzle with olive oil.
- Step 3: Allow the quinoa to cool.
Once the quinoa is cool….
- Step 1: Gently fold the quinoa into the veggie mix.
- Step 2: Top it with crumbled goat cheese.
Serve & ENJOY!
Questions
How much water do I need to cook 1 cup of quinoa?
I use 3 cups of water for 1 cup of quinoa. Cover the pan, cook it on a medium fire, then strain out any water that's left.
What dressing goes on this quinoa salad?
Just the juice of one whole lemon, red chili powder, and salt and black pepper to taste, mixed right into the veggies. The olive oil goes on the quinoa.
Should quinoa be cooled before adding it to a salad?
Yes. I spread the cooked quinoa on a large plate, drizzle it with olive oil and let it cool, then gently fold it into the veggie mix.
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