Spicy Quinoa Salad Recipes

SPICY QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, rinse quinoa several times with cold water.
• In a large pot, bring the 2 cups of water to a boil, add the quinoa and simmer for 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
• While quinoa is cooking, combine half of the honey, lemongrass, garlic and peppers in a small bowl.
• Prepare the cranberries by whizzing them in a food processor with the remaining honey and lime juice until the cranberries are mere flecks and the mixture is a beautifully vibrant red.
• When quinoa has cooked, stir in the lemongrass mixture and the cranberry mixture until combined.
• Finally, add the mint, cilantro and red onion to the quinoa and mix thoroughly.
• Set the quinoa salad in a covered bowl in the refrigerator for at least an hour to chill before serving.

ZESTY QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl.
• Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and green onions together in a bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator.

SPICY TUNA QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Fry the onion and peppers in the oil until soft. Add the chilli and cool slightly.
• Mix the quinoa, onion mixture, cherry tomatoes, olives and tuna together. Divide between 4 plates, pour over a little of the oil from the tuna jar, season and serve.