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Easy Quinoa Salad
Easy Quinoa Salad
"A fun fact about quinoa: it’s actually a relative of the spinach, beet, and chard family. We eat the seed of the plant, which is why quinoa is also gluten-free. Kind of neat, isn’t it? Whether you’re looking for a good summer barbecue or picnic recipe or you need a tasty side dish in a pinch, this easy quinoa salad recipe will do the trick. Personally, I’ve been making this healthy salad ahead of time and using it as a side-dish for my sous vide meals."
Serves8 People
Preparation Time5 min
Cooking Time20 min
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked quinoa
- 4 cups beef or chicken bone broth
- 1 5-ounce package spring mix
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
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Rinse quinoa under cold running water.
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Transfer cleaned quinoa in a large saucepan, add bone broth and bring to a boil. Switch heat to low and let it simmer for 15-25 minutes until the quinoa is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed.
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Once the quinoa is cooked, remove from heat and let cool completely.
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In a large bowl or in the same saucepan, add spring mix, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Mix until all ingredients are well combined. Enjoy!
