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Wholesome Quinoa Salad with Fall Market Vegetables
1-1/2 cups quinoa, mix red and regular
3 carrots, chopped, 1 inch lengths
1/2 lb green beans, chopped, 1 inch lengths
1/2 small onion, julienne + 1/4 raw for garnish
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 radishes, sliced
1 head of bok choy, leaves torn
juice of half a lime
wedge of parmesan to shave on top
fruity olive oil for tossing
pomegranate arils for garnish (optional)
salt and pepper for seasoning
Cook the quinoa according to instructions. While it cooks, saute all the vegetables, except the bok choy until just soft but not mushy. Season with salt and pepper.
Place the torn bok choy leaves at the bottom of the salad bowl. When the quinoa is done, add the hot grain on top of the leaves. It will flash cook them, leaving them wilted but with structure. Also the stem will give the salad a good crunch. Add the cooked vegetables, lime juice, oil. Gently toss the salad and adjust seasoning.
Sprinkle the radish slices and raw onion on top and generously top with parmesan shavings. Sprinkle pomegranate arils if using and serve immediately!