Level
Medium
Time
60 Min
SErves
4 – 6
Ingredients
For the Quinoa
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 2″ sprig of fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika, optional
- 1/2 tsp salt, optional
Other Ingredients
- Greens, you choose types and how much
- 1 1/2 cups shredded purple cabbage
- 1/2 cup cooked black beans
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 1/2 cup chopped scallion
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley, cilantro, or any other herbs
- 1/4 cup sliced purple onion
- 1 tbs dried oregano
- 1/2 tbs fresh thyme
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional Add-ins: avocado, toasted seed, nuts, fruits.
Salad Dressing:
- 6 tbs Rice vinegar, or other
- 5 tbs Olive oil
- 3 tbs honey
- 1 1/2 tbs fresh grated ginger
- 1/4 + 1/8 tsp turmeric powder
Instructions
Step 1
Rinse the quinoa: Pour the quinoa into a fine mesh strainer and rinse under running water for 30 seconds. Drain well.
Wash + prepare all vegetables and seasonings. You can also do this while the quinoa cooks.
Step 2
Toast the quinoa in a saucepan. Heat the olive oil and rosemary in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the drained quinoa and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, to let the water evaporate and toast the quinoa. Stir in the water, garlic powder, smoked paprika and optional salt. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and cook, covered, for 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
Step 3
Make the salad dressing: Whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, honey, fresh ginger and turmeric powder. Use as much or as little of this dressing. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3 days. P.S. Adding Italian black pepper gives a spicy, grounding oomph!
Step 4
In a large serving bowl, combine the greens, shredded cabbage, carrot, black beans, scallion, parsley, onion, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper. Pour in the dressing AS NEEDED. Massage and toss until everything is coated. Taste and adjust as necessary, then toss again. For the best flavour, let the salad rest 7 minutes before serving.
Step 5
Mix in the quinoa last once it is mostly cool. Top with extras like avocado, toasted pumpkin and sunflower seeds, dried cranberries. You decide!
