Sunday, August 5, 2012

Superfood Salad



  • 2/3 cup dry quinoa
  • 2 handfuls onion, chopped
  • 1 orange, peeled and segmented
  • 1 avocado, chopped
  • 1 can reduced-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 plastic tub raspberries
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • salt
  • 2 large handfuls precooked shrimp, deveined and shelled
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • pinch of sugar
  • 2 tbsp EVOO
Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Cook quinoa according to package directions, about 15 minutes. When it has finished cooking, let cool, about 20 minutes.

While quinoa is cooking, combine onion, orange, avocado, beans and corn in a large bowl.

Combine lemon juice, garlic, sugar, salt and EVOO in a small bowl. Whisk together to thoroughly combine. 

Once the quinoa has cooled, add to the fruit/veggie mixture. Stir to thoroughly combine; the quinoa should be covering all the fruit and veggies. Add in the raspberries and give another quick stir. Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the mixture and toss to combine. Top with the shrimp.

Adapted from iowagirleats.com

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