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Quinoa salad (serves 6)

My first attempt at cooking (and eating) the latest superfood, quinoa. It is packed with protein and tastes great
Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa
50g flaked almonds, toasted
1 packet of bacon
1 punnet mushrooms, sliced
250g butternut, diced
Lettuce and rocket
1 block feta cheese, chopped/crumbled
3 baby beetroots, chopped
75g pumpkin seeds
handful of bacon croutons (to dress top of salad)
Picture
Method:
Cook the quinoa: In a pot, add the quinoa and 4 x water (eg: half cup quinoa, 2 cups water). Bring to the boil with the lid on. Once boiled, take the lid off and simmer for 15 - 20mins. Drain
On a baking tray, spread out the almonds and toast under the grill for a few minutes. Allow to cool
Cook the bacon, mushrooms and butternut (separately) and allow to cool
In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together and serve 

tips...

* You can't add too much water to the quinoa when cooking
* NB - you need to watch the flaked almonds when toasting them as they can burn very easily. You can also toast them in a frying pan if it's easier
* Any vegetables can be added to the salad
* You can mix the salad and then place it on top of the quinoa if you don't want to mix them together
* Can use quinoa as a substitute for rice or pasta 
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  • home
  • recipes
    • soups >
      • butternut soup
      • celery soup
      • mushroom soup
      • lentil soup
      • tomato soup
    • salads >
      • bean salad
      • noodle salad
      • cauliflower salad
      • quinoa salad
      • waldorf salad
    • baking >
      • beira biscuits
      • empire biscuits
      • chocolate chip cookies
      • chocolate cake
      • cinnamon rolls
      • flapjacks/crumpets
      • banana bread
      • banana nut muffins
      • cupcakes
      • red velvet cupcakes
      • scones
      • brownie in a mug
      • ginger pudding
      • milktart
      • baked cheesecake
      • pasteis de nata
    • sweet treats >
      • peppermint crisp tart
      • chocolate cups
      • snack bars
      • fudge
      • white chocolate fudge
      • fridge cake
      • jellied yoghurt
      • crunchies
      • trifle
      • tiramisu
      • fridge cheesecake
      • coconut brownies
      • creme brulee
      • pancakes
      • custard slices
      • meringues
    • savoury >
      • quick quiche
      • chesse & herb muffins
      • savoury muffins
      • cheese bread
      • parcels
      • pizza
    • dinner >
      • tuna mousse
      • coronation chicken
      • macaroni cheese
      • chicken ala king
      • lasagne
      • chicken curry
      • chicken pie
      • chicken & broccoli bake
      • mushroom risotto
      • Beef Stroganoff
    • veggies >
      • stuffed peppers
      • baby marrow bake
      • baked mushrooms
      • vine tomatoes
    • on the side >
      • yorkshire pudding
      • potato bake
      • brown onion potatoes
      • sweetcorn fritters
    • sauces & dips >
      • chocolate sauce
      • mushroom sauce
      • tzatziki
      • basil pesto
      • salad dressing
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