Okay that title is a mouthful! My quinoa salad is my own creation but the cilantro lime vinaigrette is from my dear foodie friend, Lauren Kelly, Certified Nutritionist. I’ll post the recipe here and along with providing you with her link to her blog.
So our Meatless Monday dinner consisted of yummy spicy black bean burgers that hubby purchased from Costco. I’ve been meaning to get to them and I’ve decided that I’m cleaning out my freezers this week and using up what is stored in them. We grilled the burgers and they were delightful. Easy and quite filling.
The quinoa salad I prepared earlier in the afternoon and let refrigerate this afternoon. Pulled it out and served it at room temperature. Easy peasy!
2 c of quinoa, cook according to package directions
1 handful of green beans, trimmed
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 c of Aduki beans, drained and rinsed (you can use black beans as well)
5 new potatoes, cooked whole, drained and cut in half
First, I cook the new potatoes in salted water until fork tender. Drain and let cool. Cut in quarters and add to the serving bowl.
Second, I boil about 4 cups of water and add the green beans. Cook for 3 minutes, remove and then submerge in a bowl of ice water to blanch. This will keep them nice and crispy and bright green for the salad. Add them to the salad bowl.
Third, add the peppers and quinoa to the bowl with the potatoes and beans. Give a good stir. Set aside.
To make the dressing:
1 clove garlic
1/4 c grape seed oil (I used olive oil)
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1/4 c fresh lime juice
Zest of one lime
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Salt to taste
1/4 c fresh packed cilantro leaves
Sooooo yummy!
