Quinoa is a wonderful grain and one of the most complete sources of plant protein. It has a mild, nutty flavour, an interesting texture, and is a beautiful blank canvas for other ingredients... especially when fresh summer veggies are in season.
4 cups cooked quinoa
1 cup diced cucumber
¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
¼ cup chopped mint
1 cup julienned carrots
1 cup blanched snap peas, snow peas or asparagus
4 green onions, tinely sliced
½ cup toasted sliced almonds
Dressing
1 tbsp orange zest
¼ cup fresh orange juice
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp chili paste
1 tbsp sesame oil
salt and pepper to taste
orange slices for garnish
1
Place the quinoa, cucumber, cilantro, mint, carrots, peas, green onions and almonds in a bowl. Set aside.
2
In a small bowl, combine the orange zest, orange juice, vinegar, soy sauce, chili paste and sesame oil. Whisk to combine.
3
Add dressing to salad and toss well.
4
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
5
Divide among plates and garnish with an orange slice.
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Ingredients
4 cups cooked quinoa
1 cup diced cucumber
¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
¼ cup chopped mint
1 cup julienned carrots
1 cup blanched snap peas, snow peas or asparagus
4 green onions, tinely sliced
½ cup toasted sliced almonds
Dressing
1 tbsp orange zest
¼ cup fresh orange juice
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp chili paste
1 tbsp sesame oil
salt and pepper to taste
orange slices for garnish