Quinoa Salad with Vegetables and Tomatillo Vinaigrette

Name: Quinoa Salad with Vegetables and Tomatillo Vinaigrette
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Champagne vinegar; 237 milliliters thinly sliced peeled English cucumber; 2 Tbsps extravirgin olive oil; 118 milliliters chopped fresh cilantro; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh parsley; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3 Tbsps fresh lime juice; 177 milliliters coarsely chopped onion (about 1/2 medium); 1 Dash freshly ground black pepper; 57 grams 1/2 cup queso anejo, crumbled; 340 grams cups uncooked quinoa (about; 4 larges radishes, halved and thinly sliced; 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoons salt; 1 serrano chile, minced; 227 grams tomatillos (about 4 medium), husked and quartered; 710 milliliters water

Quinoa Salad with Vegetables and Tomatillo Vinaigrette might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains approximately 10g of protein, 9g of fat, and a total of 299 calories. A mixture of champagne vinegar, lime juice, extravirgin olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet.

Instructions

Place first 10 ingredients in a blender or food processor, and process until smooth. Set aside.

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Blender

Place 3 cups water in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, and bring to a boil. Stir in quinoa; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.

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Quinoa

Water

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Sauce Pan

Transfer to a large bowl.

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Bowl

Drizzle with tomatillo mixture; stir well to combine. Cool.

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Tomatillos

Add cucumber, radish, and red bell pepper to cooled quinoa mixture; toss gently to combine. Divide salad among each of 6 plates; top evenly with cheese and parsley.

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Red Pepper