Toasted Quinoa, Charred Onion and Brussels Sprout S

Name: Toasted Quinoa, Charred Onion and Brussels Sprout Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup white or red quinoa, rinsed; 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger; 1/2 small shallot, thinly sliced; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 medium red onions, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 1/2 cup white quinoa, rinsed and dried; 1 small shallot, thinly sliced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup chopped mint; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 1/4 cups grapeseed or canola oil; 2/3 cup fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 pound brussels sprouts, shaved on a mandoline; 3 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 cups loosely packed cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped; 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves, torn; 1 cup loosely packed mint leaves, torn; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 large tomato, cut into 1/4-inch dice; Kosher salt; Basil and mint leaves, mung bean sprouts and thinly sliced Fresno chiles, for garnish

Servings: persons

1/2 cup white or red quinoa, rinsed
1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
1/2 small shallot, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 medium red onions, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/2 cup white quinoa, rinsed and dried
1 small shallot, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chopped mint
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/4 cups grapeseed or canola oil
2/3 cup fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 pound brussels sprouts, shaved on a mandoline
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups loosely packed cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
1 cup loosely packed basil leaves, torn
1 cup loosely packed mint leaves, torn
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 large tomato, cut into 1/4-inch dice
Kosher salt
Basil and mint leaves, mung bean sprouts and thinly sliced Fresno chiles, for garnish

1
Make the Quinoa In a medium saucepan, combine all of the ingredients with 1 cup of water and bring to a boil.
2
Cover and cook over low heat until the quinoa is tender and all of the water has been absorbed, about 25 minutes.
3
Spread the quinoa out on a baking sheet to cool.
4
Meanwhile, Make the Charred Onion Mix Heat a large cast-iron skillet.
5
In 2 batches, cook the onions over moderately low heat, turning occasionally, until well charred, 18 to 20 minutes.
6
Chop the onions; reserve 1/3 cup for the dressing.
7
Transfer the remaining onions to a medium bowl.
8
Meanwhile, Make the Charred Onion Mix In a small skillet, toast the quinoa over low heat, stirring frequently, until its crunchy and starts to pop, about 5 minutes.
9
Add the toasted quinoa to the charred onions in the bowl, then add all of the remaining ingredients and mix well.
10
Make the Dressing In a blender, combine all of the ingredients along with the reserved 1/3 cup of charred onions.
11
Puree until smooth.
12
Strain the dressing into a small bowl.
13
Make the Salad In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients except the salt and garnishes.
14
Add the cooled quinoa, charred onion mix and half of the dressing, season with salt and toss.
15
Transfer the salad to a platter and top with the garnishes.
16
Serve the remaining dressing on the side.
17
make ahead The quinoa, charred onion mix and dressing can be refrigerated separately overnight.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup white or red quinoa, rinsed, 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced, 2 teaspoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger, 1/2 small shallot, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Toasted Quinoa, Charred Onion and Brussels Sprout 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.

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Toasted Quinoa, Charred Onion and Brussels Sprout Salad

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