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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 
* You can also serve it with cous cous or bulgar wheat if you don't want to use quinoa
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  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Soups >
      • Butternut soup
      • Celery soup
      • Mushroom soup
      • Lentil soup
      • Tomato soup
      • Chicken vegetable soup
    • Salads >
      • Bean salad
      • Noodle salad
      • Cauliflower salad
      • Quinoa salad
      • Waldorf salad
      • Strawberry salad
    • Baking >
      • Beira biscuits
      • Empire biscuits
      • Chocolate chip cookies
      • Shortbread biscuits
      • Chocolate cake
      • Hot milk sponge
      • Plain sponge cake
      • Carrot cake
      • Cinnamon rolls
      • Banana bread
      • Banana nut muffins
      • Cupcakes
      • Red velvet cupcakes
      • Coconut brownies
      • 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
      • Creme brulee
      • Flapjacks/crumpets
      • Pancakes
      • Custard puffs
      • Meringues
      • Cornflake meringues
      • Chocolate mousse pie
      • .
    • Savoury >
      • Crustless quiche
      • Cheese & 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
      • Baked meatballs
      • Beef Stroganoff
    • Side dishes >
      • Stuffed peppers
      • Baby marrow bake
      • Baked mushrooms
      • Vine tomatoes
      • Yorkshire pudding
      • Potato bake
      • Brown onion potatoes
      • Sweetcorn fritters
    • Sauces, dips & spices >
      • Chocolate sauce
      • Mushroom sauce
      • Tzatziki
      • Basil pesto
      • Salad dressing
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