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Pineapple Quinoa Salad

Take quinoa from ordinary to extraordinary by adding sweet grilled pineapple, tomatoes and fresh herbs.

pineapple quinoa
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Chicago
Servings
24
Menu Part
  • sideDish
Main Ingredient
  • Fruit
  • Grains
  • Vegetables

Source: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Chicago

Blue Cross/Blue Shield 

Chicago

Quinoa is quick to prep and makes a light side for a summer meal. Take quinoa from ordinary to extraordinary by adding sweet grilled pineapple, tomatoes and fresh herbs for a refreshing salad.

Ingredients

1 quart cooked red quinoa
2 quarts vegetable stock
1 whole pineapple, grilled and diced
1 red onion, diced
2 pints grape tomatoes
8 oz. shredded carrot
2 jalapeno peppers, diced fine
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Dressing

1 whole avocado
2 oz. honey
8 oz. rice wine vinegar
1 shallot, diced fine
1 tbsp. lite soy sauce
1 lime, zested
4 oz. water

Steps

1. Steam quinoa in vegetable stock until tender (20 minutes).
2. Cool, add all ingredients, mix well

Dressing

1. Mix all ingredients in large mixing bowl
2. Pour over quinoa and mix well
3. Serve as a side salad or starch.

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