mimi's quinoa summer salad

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Hertford, NC
Updated on Jul 20, 2015

Chopped jalapeños and crushed red pepper can be added if desired. Make this salad your own by adding other fresh veggies or removing ones you don't like. I always soak onions, that I use raw, in ice water while preparing the other ingredients, it seems to mellow their bite somewhat. Drain them well before adding them. I used Inca Red Quinoa in this recipe, use whatever one you prefer.

prep time 20 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup - quinoa, cook as directed.
  • 1 medium red or vidalia onion chopped
  • 1 cup - edamame, blanched or microwaved and cooled
  • 1 1/2 Cup - corn, frozen and thawed
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, grated
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1 large greenhouse cucumber, seeded and chopped
  • 3 ozs. - feta cheese, crumbled
  • DRESSING:
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons raw sugar or honey
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon thai chili sauce
  • 1/3 cup white balsamic or rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil

How To Make mimi's quinoa summer salad

  • Step 1
    Prepare vegetables and place all salad ingredients into large bowl.
  • Step 2
    Add all dressing ingredients into a shaker bottle or small bowl. Shake or whisk to combine. Check for seasonings and adjust to your taste.
  • Step 3
    To salad, add dressing and gently stir. This can be eaten now, but improves with a little time in the fridge.

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