International Quinoa Salad
This vegan quinoa salad features tiny pearls of quinoa drenched in tangy, chili-seasoned dressing, with cubes of avocado that melt in your mouth and cucumbers and chickpeas for a little bit of crunch.
Serves: 8
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Ingredients
1 1/2 Cups
Quinoa
2 1/4 Cups
Water
1 Clove
Garlic
1/2 Tsp (optional)
Salt
1 Large
Cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
2 Medium-large
Tomatoes, finely chopped
Kernels Of 2 Ears Of Cooked Corn (about 1 Cup), Optional
Kernels of cooked corn (optional)
1
Jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
1 1/2 Cups
Cooked chickpeas
1/2 Cup
Scallions, thinly sliced
2/3 Cup
Parsley, minced
1/3 Cup
Fresh mint, minced
1
Ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced (reserve a few slices for garnish)
1/4 Cup
Freshly squeezed lime juice
3 Tablespoons
Vegetable broth or bean cooking liquid
1/2 Teaspoon, Or To Taste (optional)
Salt
1/8 Teaspoon
Ground pepper
1 Clove
Garlic, pressed or minced
1/4 – 1/2 Teaspoon
Chipotle chili pepper
Directions
1
To cook the quinoa in a pressure cooker, place it and the water, garlic, and salt in the cooker and lock the lid.
2
Over high heat, bring to high pressure and cook for one minute.
3
Remove from heat and allow the pressure to come down naturally.
4
Fluff the quinoa and allow it to cool.
5
To cook it on the stove, use 2 1/2 cups of water. Rinse the quinoa and toast it in a saucepan over medium heat. Add water, garlic, and salt and bring to a boil. Cover tightly, reduce heat, and cook until all water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Fluff and cool.
6
Combine all of the vegetables in a large bowl.
7
Add the quinoa and mix well.
8
Whisk the dressing ingredients together and pour over the salad.
9
Mix well and refrigerate until chilled.
10
Taste before serving, and add more lime juice as necessary (you want it to be tangy).
11
Garnish with avocado slices and serve. Makes about 8 servings.
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