Quinoa Salad With Mango Snap Peas Ginger Lime Food

MANGO QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse the quinoa (1/2 cup) in a mesh sieve until water runs clear. Transfer to a medium pot and cover with 1 cup water and a pinch of kosher salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Turn off heat, allow to sit for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the zest and juice of one lime, the olive oil (1/4 cup), and kosher salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl.
• Once the quinoa is cooked, rinse under cold water in a mesh sieve until completely cool. Shake off as much excess water as possible.
• Add the cooked quinoa, mango, tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, and onion to the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat.
• For best results, allow to refrigerate for 1 hour before serving to let the flavors marry.

WHOLE FOOD'S CALIFORNIA QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan of 2 cups water, cook quinoa according to package instructions; set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar and lime zest; set aside. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, mango, bell pepper, edamame, red onion, coconut flakes, almonds, raisins and cilantro. Pour the balsamic vinegar mixture on top of the salad and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately.

TROPICAL SNAP PEA & MANGO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk honey, lime zest, lime juice and oil until blended. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with coconut. Serve immediately.

QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the quinoa, stir once, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, over medium heat for 12 minutes. Strain and rinse well with cold water, shaking the sieve well to remove all moisture.
• When dry, transfer the quinoa to a large bowl. Add the cucumbers, onion, tomato, parsley, mint, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper and toss well. Spoon onto endive spears, top with avocado, and serve.

QUINOA SALAD WITH MANGO, SNAP PEAS, GINGER & LIME

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to boil. Meanwhile, place Quinoa (1 cup) in a sieve and rinse under cold water. When water boils, add quinoa and simmer for 9 minutes. Drain in an fine-mesh sieve and run under cold water until cool. Set aside to dry.
• Prepare the remaining ingredients: Slice the Sugar Snap Peas (1 cup) on a bias and set aside. Roughly chop the Cashew Nuts (1/2 cup). Slice the Scallion (5) thinly. Remove the seeds from the Serrano Chili (2), then finely dice.
• Peel the Mango (2) and slice down and around the pit, then dice the flesh. Grate the Fresh Ginger (1 inch) on a box grater or finely dice with a knife. You need about a tablespoon of minced ginger flesh/juice.
• Place the quinoa into a large bowl. Season with Kosher Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Add peas, cashews, scallions, serrano chili, ginger, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1/3 cup), and juice of the Lime (2). Toss and taste. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
• Let salad marinate in the fridge for an hour (if you have the time). Fold in the mango just before serving.

QUINOA SALAD WITH LIME GINGER DRESSING AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the lime juice, rice wine vinegar, ginger, garlic, salt, cayenne, sesame oil, canola oil, and buttermilk.
• In a salad bowl, combine the quinoa, scallions, cucumber, and cilantro.
• Toss with the dressing and divide among salad plates, top each portion with 3 or 4 shrimp, and serve.