Tropical Quinoa Salad With Lime & Ginger Dressing
Created by JostLori on May 23, 2016
- Servings: 8
- Prep Time: 15m
- Cook Time: 15m
- Recipe #23820
Ingredients
- FOR THE SALAD
- 2 cups water
- 170 grams dry quinoa (dry, 1 cup quinoa, rinsed)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, thinly sliced
- 150 grams grape tomatoes (halved, 2 cups)
- 1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped
- 7 ounce mango (1 small mango, small diced)
- 1 orange bell pepper, chopped (1 medium sweet pepper)
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped (1 medium sweet pepper)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- FOR DRESSING
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 teaspoons honey
- 1 tablespoon grated lime peel
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
How to Make
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Step 1: Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
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Step 2: Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Transfer to a large bowl, and let it cool completely.
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Step 3: Stir spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, mango, peppers and green onions into quinoa.
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Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients until well blended. Drizzle over quinoa mixture and toss to coat.
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Step 5: Refrigerate until serving.