Country Quinoa Salad with "Creamy" Mint Dressing Recipe

Name: Country Quinoa Salad with "Creamy" Mint Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth; 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained; Salt to taste; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp. Dijon mustard; 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice; 2 Tbs. chopped fresh mint; 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese or silken tofu; 5 Tbs. plain low-fat yogurt; ⅔ cup olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 3 cups shredded Romaine lettuce; 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes; 2 cups peeled chopped cucumber; 1/2 cup chopped green onions

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained
Salt to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
2 Tbs. chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese or silken tofu
5 Tbs. plain low-fat yogurt
⅔ cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 cups shredded Romaine lettuce
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
2 cups peeled chopped cucumber
1/2 cup chopped green onions

1
In medium saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil.
2
Add quinoa and salt if desired.
3
Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
4
Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
5
Meanwhile, make dressing: In food processor or blender, combine garlic, mustard, lemon juice, mint, goat cheese or tofu and yogurt, and process until smooth.
6
With motor running, add oil in a thin, steady stream until well blended.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
In large bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and onions.
9
Add quinoa, and toss to mix.
10
Serve dressing on the side.

566

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth, 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained, Salt to taste, 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Country Quinoa Salad with "Creamy" Mint Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Country Quinoa Salad with "Creamy" Mint Dressing

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