{"id":2049,"date":"2018-04-10T03:11:03","date_gmt":"2018-04-10T04:11:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/journal.bohemiantraders.com\/?p=2049"},"modified":"2023-01-04T12:03:43","modified_gmt":"2023-01-04T01:03:43","slug":"recipe-quinoa-chilli-chop-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/journal.bohemiantraders.com\/?p=2049","title":{"rendered":"Recipe \/\/ Quinoa Chilli Chop Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"

I love this quick easy salad as you can literally chop any vegetable and throw it in. <\/span>Make a big batch of quinoa and mix it with different alternatives for a fast take to work lunch or prepare for a long weekend meal. <\/span>Serves 4<\/em><\/p>\n

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Ingrediants<\/strong><\/p>\n

Salad<\/p>\n

1 cup of quinoa<\/span><\/p>\n

50g baby spinach, in thin ribbons<\/span><\/p>\n

1 small lebanese cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out<\/span><\/p>\n

1 punnet of mixed cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered<\/span><\/p>\n

1 small bunch mint <\/span><\/p>\n

2 big handfuls of flat leaf parsley<\/span><\/p>\n

3 spring onions<\/span><\/p>\n

seeds from half a pomegranate<\/span><\/p>\n

Dressing<\/span><\/p>\n

3 tbsp olive  oil<\/span><\/p>\n

1-2 red chilli sliced<\/span><\/p>\n

1\/4 cup lemon juice<\/span><\/p>\n

1 tbsp honey<\/span><\/p>\n

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Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Rinse the quinoa and place in a medium saucepan. Cover with 2 cups of water and heat to bring to the boil.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover with a lid. Allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes or until all water is absorbed. <\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Fluff with a fork and leave to sit as you prepare the rest of the salad. You can easily make ahead and store in the fridge for up to a week. <\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Whisk the dressing ingredients together. <\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Slice spring onions and herbs.  <\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Combine all ingredients with the cooked quinoa, pour dressing over the top and fold to combine.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Other alternatives to try…<\/strong><\/p>\n