Ensalada Con Quinoa De Peru Recipe

Name: Ensalada Con Quinoa De Peru
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups raw quinoa; 2 quarts water; 1/2 cup water; 1/3 cup lime juice; 2 fresh aji chilies, stems and seeds removed, chopped finely; 2/3 cup olive oil; 2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 large tomatoes, seeds removed, cubed; 8 green onions, white only, sliced; 1/3 cup fresh Italian parsley, minced; 1/3 cup mint, fresh minced; salt and black pepper; 2 heads bibb lettuce, shredded; Garnishes; 3 hard-boiled eggs, sliced thinly; 2 fresh ears of corn, cooked, cut into 2-inch rounds; 1 cup black olives, thickly sliced

Servings: persons

2 cups raw quinoa
2 quarts water
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup lime juice
2 fresh aji chilies, stems and seeds removed, chopped finely
2/3 cup olive oil
2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 large tomatoes, seeds removed, cubed
8 green onions, white only, sliced
1/3 cup fresh Italian parsley, minced
1/3 cup mint, fresh minced
salt and black pepper
2 heads bibb lettuce, shredded
Garnishes
3 hard-boiled eggs, sliced thinly
2 fresh ears of corn, cooked, cut into 2-inch rounds
1 cup black olives, thickly sliced

1
Rinse the quinoa under cold running water until the water runs clear.
2
Combine the quinoa with the water, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until all the grains are translucent.
3
Drain, transfer the quinoa to a bowl and chill.
4
Whisk together the lime juice, the chiles, and the olive oil and set aside.
5
Combine the quinoa, cucumbers, tomato, green onions, parsley, and mint and mix gently.
6
Pour the lime juice mixture over the top and toss again.
7
Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
8
To serve the salad, place a mound of shredded Bibb lettuce on 6 or 8 individual plates and garnish with any or all of the suggested garnishes.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups raw quinoa, 2 quarts water, 1/2 cup water, 1/3 cup lime juice, and more.

Yes, Ensalada Con Quinoa De Peru 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.

Ensalada Con Quinoa De Peru

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