Goat Cheese And Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Goat Cheese And Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups quinoa rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts finely; 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans; 4 ounces goat cheese; 3 ounces arugula leaves baby; 15 ounces kidney beans drained and rinsed; 8 ounces grape tomatoes red or yellow, halved; 1 cucumber chopped; 1/3 cup currants; 1 tablespoon oil; 1/4 cup sprouts salad; 1/2 cup mint leaves; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups quinoa rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts finely
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
4 ounces goat cheese
3 ounces arugula leaves baby
15 ounces kidney beans drained and rinsed
8 ounces grape tomatoes red or yellow, halved
1 cucumber chopped
1/3 cup currants
1 tablespoon oil
1/4 cup sprouts salad
1/2 cup mint leaves
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

1
Combine quinoa and 3 cups water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil on high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, 15 mins, or until grains are tender. Let stand 5 mins. Fluff with a fork and transfer to a large bowl.
2
Combine nuts in a shallow bowl. Roll heaping teaspoonfuls of cheese into flattened patties. Coat in nuts. Refrigerate until firm.
3
For the dressing, whisk all ingredients in a small bowl. Season to taste.
4
Add arugula, beans, tomatoes, cucumber and currants to quinoa; toss to combine.
5
Heat oil in a medium skillet on medium heat. Coat goat cheese patties a few seconds each side, until golden. Drain on paper towels. Add to salad. Top with sprouts, mint and a drizzle of dressing.

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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: 1 1/2 cups quinoa rinsed and drained, 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts finely, 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans, 4 ounces goat cheese, and more.

Yes, Goat Cheese And Quinoa Salad 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.

Goat Cheese And Quinoa Salad

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