Herbed Quinoa Salad with Cucumber and Japanese Turnip

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Servings: Prep Time: 15 Cook Time: 15

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa, water, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed.
  2. While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the other ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce mix, dill, green onions, minced garlic, diced cucumbers, and sliced Japanese turnips.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  4. Once the quinoa is cooked, let it cool slightly and then fluff it with a fork. Add the quinoa to the vegetable mixture in the large bowl.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the quinoa and vegetable mix and gently toss to combine.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for flavors to meld before serving.

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Recipe By:

Chef AI

Herbed Quinoa Salad with Cucumber and Japanese Turnip

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups lettuce mix
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium cucumbers, diced
  • 2 Japanese turnips, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa, water, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed.
  2. While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the other ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce mix, dill, green onions, minced garlic, diced cucumbers, and sliced Japanese turnips.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  4. Once the quinoa is cooked, let it cool slightly and then fluff it with a fork. Add the quinoa to the vegetable mixture in the large bowl.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the quinoa and vegetable mix and gently toss to combine.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for flavors to meld before serving.