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Quinoa Salad with Pineapple, Broccoli, and Mint

Quinoa Salad with Pineapple, Broccoli, and Mint
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup
    quinoa
  • 2 cups
    water
  • 1 cup
    diced pineapple
  • 2 cups
    broccoli, blanched
  • 2 
    medium carrots, sliced into matchsticks
  • 4 
    scallions (green onions), sliced
  • 1/4 cup
    pineapple juice (for dressing)
  • 1/4 cup
    rice vinegar (for dressing)
  • 1/4 cup
    olive oil (for dressing)
  • 2 tablespoons
    organic low sodium gluten-free tamari (for dressing)
  • 1 inch
    ginger, grated (for dressing)
  •  
    a handful of soybean sprouts
  •  
    a handful of fresh cilantro and mint leaves, rough chopped
  •  
    sea salt and pepper, to taste
  •  
    fresh juice from 1-2 limes (for dressing)
  •  
    a dab of agave, to taste (for dressing)
  •  
    lime slices (garnish)
  •  
    chopped roasted cashews (garnish)
Instructions
  1. Cook 1 cup quinoa in 2 cups water. When the quinoa is ready, scoop it into a large bowl and fluff it with a fork. Allow it to cool.
  2. In a large glass measuring cup, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Taste test. If you prefer a dressing that has more fat, add a little more olive oil. Sweeter? Add a touch of agave, to taste. More citrus? Add more lime juice. More of a vinaigrette? Add more rice vinegar. More ginger? You know the drill.
  3. When the quinoa has cooled, pour in the dressing and toss lightly. Add the pineapple, broccoli, carrots, scallions, soybean sprouts, fresh cilantro and mint. Gently combine the ingredients. Taste test for seasoning adjustments. Add some sea salt and pepper, if you desire.
  4. Cover and chill to let the flavors mingle and get happy. Before serving, taste test and adjust seasoning. Add a squeeze of fresh squeezed lime juice and a little extra chopped fresh mint leaves before serving.

Reviewed September 19, 2012

From www.foodily.com with permission. © 2010-2012 Foodily.com, Inc.
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Nutritional Information
Makes: 8 servings
  • Calories204
  • Carbohydrates27.5 g
    • Dietary fiber3.7 g
  • Cholesterol0 mg
  • Fat9.3 g
    • Saturated fat1.3 g
  • Sodium149 mg
  • Protein5 g
* Nutritional Guidelines based on the USDA's MyPlate Standards.
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