Thursday, June 21, 2012

SOMETHING COOL FOR HOT SUMMER DAYS!!


Greetings!
With Caroline's No Nightshade Kitchen: Arthritis Diet, in publishing phase, I thought I'd share a new quinoa recipe. It's crisp, cool, and satisfies the palette! Hope you are well and having a lovely summer. Take good care!
Caroline  



QUINOA MIXED VEGETABLE SALAD
 Serves 6-8.
1 cup quinoa, cooked and set aside
6 radishes, thinly sliced
½ cup pine nuts, toasted
3 green onions, sliced including blades
¾ cup cucumber with skin, finely chopped
½ to ¾ cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
½ cup carrots, finely chopped
1 rib celery, diced
1 cup red cabbage, finely chopped
Kosher salt and black pepper, as needed
White wine vinaigrette, as desired

 Cool cooked quinoa slightly, place in a large bowl with remaining ingredients, except dressing. Toss gently, adding desired amount of vinaigrette. Serve immediately, or chill.

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