Thursday, July 5, 2012

Quinoa Salad


The dressing for this recipe is almost identical to the one used in the Avocado Salad, I have just substituted lemon juice for the apple cider vinegar. That dressing can actually be used for lots of things as long as the 3 to 1 oil to acid (such as vinegar or lemon juice) ratio is maintained.

Dressing
¾ cup olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
1-3 cloves minced garlic (the amount is flexible depending on your preference for garlic)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano

Salad
2 cups uncooked quinoa
fresh parsley and/or cilantro
chopped celery, red pepper, cucumber

Preparation
1.     Rinse the quinoa in water (it can turn out bitter otherwise)
2.     Fill a pot with 4 cups of water, bring to boil
3.     Add rinsed quinoa, cover and turn off heat, let cook for 15 minutes
4.     When 15 minutes is up allow to cool and lightly stir with fork before adding dressing
5.     Pour in dressing and add chopped herbs and vegetables
6.     Can be served warm or cool

Shopping list for Donations to Chagrin Falls Park Food Pantry (remember to print recipe and include with donation)
Bottle olive oil
Bottle lemon juice
Garlic
Salt
Dried oregano
Quinoa (at least 12 oz. box)
Fresh parsley and/or cilantro
Red bell pepper
Celery
Cucumber

Thanks!