Have you ever made quinoa salad? Not sure what it is? We are ready to provide you with the necessary information. The article also contains recipes that are easy to execute.
general information
We will talk about how to make a quinoa salad a little later. In the meantime, let's look at its properties, origin and value.
Quinoa is a pseudo-grain culture that was once called the “Inca Gold”. And all thanks to the fact that she had an impact on the endurance of warriors. Krupa has a rich composition. This is, first of all, fiber, phosphorus, iron, minerals and vitamins belonging to group B.
Quinoa used to be found only on the slopes of the Andes, in South America. But at present, several plantations have been created to grow this crop. They are in Tibet and the Himalayas.
Quinoa - groats, the price of which is much higher than buckwheat, rice, oatmeal, lentils and peas. However, its rich composition justifies the financial costs. For example, quinoa contains 2 times more protein than buckwheat.
Today in many Russian supermarkets quinoa (groats) is sold. The price varies from 400 to 1200 rubles for a 500-gram package. It all depends on the color of the grains. The cheapest option is white quinoa. It can be bought for 400-500 rubles. Grains of black color will cost a little more. The average price is 700 rubles / 400 g. But far from everyone can afford red quinoa. Indeed, for packaging weighing 500 g, suppliers are asking for 1,100-1,200 rubles.
Quinoa salad with sun-dried tomatoes
Grocery list:
- a handful of pine nuts;
- salad mix;
- on a sprig of basil and thyme;
- 50 gram slice of parmesan cheese;
- sun-dried tomatoes - 5-6 pcs.;
- 100 g quinoa groats (white or mix red and white);
- 4-5 artichokes;
- 50 g olive oil;
- black pepper - 5 peas are enough.
detailed instructions
Step number 1. Wash the groats with tap water. This is done for two purposes. First, for cleansing. Secondly, to leave the bitterness. We shift the cereals into the pan. Pour 200 ml of water. Cook for 5-8 minutes. We remove the pan from the stove. First we cover it with a lid, then with a towel. Leave for 20 minutes. During this time, the grains absorb water and swell a little.
Step number 2. For the salad, we will use canned artichokes. They can be found in any store. It is best to buy this product in a glass jar. Each artichoke is cut into 4 parts.
Step number 3. Pine nuts sent to a preheated pan. Lightly fry without oil.
Step number 4. Grind the cheese on a grater. But tomatoes should be cut into 2-3 parts.
Step number 5. Let's prepare the dressing. Put basil leaves, peppercorns and a clove of garlic in a mortar. We add coarse salt there. All this push. Then transfer to a bowl. Combine with olive oil. Be sure to mix. Pour part of the dressing into the pan with the cooled cereal.
Step number 6. Put lettuce leaves in a beautiful dish. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Now put the quinoa with a spoon. The next layer is artichokes. Sliced tomatoes will be placed on them. Sprinkle the salad with nuts. It remains only to pour it with the remaining dressing in the bowl.
We got a light and appetizing quinoa salad. The recipe can be recommended to vegetarians and weight watchers. Gourmets will also appreciate the unusual taste of this dish.
Quinoa Salad - Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients:
- 0.4 kg young spinach;
- Paprika (optional)
- garlic - a pair of cloves;
- feta cheese - 250 g;
- spice;
- Quinoa - no more than 2 glasses;
- 450 g of shrimp;
- plain water - 3 glasses;
- 2 tbsp. l olive oil.
Practical part
- As in the previous recipe, we start by washing the cereals. Put it in a pan filled with 3 glasses of water. As soon as the boiling process begins, we immediately reduce the fire. We notice 15 minutes. When the cereal is cooked, let it cool completely.
- The washed spinach leaves (whole) are sent to the pan with quinoa.
- Dice the cheese. Add to the grits and spinach. Solim. You can sprinkle with your favorite spices.
- Heat the pan. We put chopped garlic and paprika in it. Fry using oil. It takes about 5 minutes. You can now send shrimp to the pan. Fry them on both sides (1-2 minutes). Shrimps should acquire a golden hue. But overcooking this seafood is not necessary.
- In the salad bowl we spread the cereal with cheese and herbs. Then come the fried shrimp. You can mix the ingredients gently. Quinoa salad looks beautiful and original, as in the best restaurants in Paris. It remains only to wish everyone bon appetit!
Quinoa and Chicken Vegetable Salad Recipe
Grocery set:
- chicken thighs (preferably fillet) - 2 pcs.;
- ½ tsp. paprika and turmeric;
- basil - a couple of branches;
- 1 tbsp. l lime juice and soy sauce;
- refined oil;
- garlic - a pair of cloves.
Additionally:
- two cucumbers;
- 4 tbsp. l quinoa cereals (white);
- one bell pepper;
- Cherry tomatoes - 10 pcs.
For refueling:
- dill;
- 2 tbsp. l olive oil and sour cream;
- spice;
- 1 tsp capers in canned form.
Cooking process
- First of all, pickle the chicken. In a bowl, combine chopped garlic and basil, a wig and turmeric in the right amount. Sprinkle with soy sauce, oil and lime juice. Place chicken thighs (fillet) in a deep bowl. Pour them with cooked marinade. On top of the meat must be crushed saucer. Leave the chicken in this form for half an hour.
- We put the washed grains in a pan. Pour in 20 tbsp. l water. Cook for 25 minutes. Pour the contents of the pan into a sieve. Excess fluid must drain. And rinse the grits again in cool water.
- Now let's handle the processing of vegetables. Wash and clean them. Grind cucumbers into cubes, and pepper into strips. Just cut the tomatoes in half.
- We combine vegetables with cooled cereals.
- We make dressing using sour cream, capers, chopped dill and oil. Solim. Add spices (optional). Our refueling should be at least 10-15 minutes on the middle shelf of the refrigerator.
- Back to the pickled chicken. Put the hips in a preheated pan. Fry without oil, setting a strong fire. On one side 3 minutes and the same on the other. Then we get the meat from the pan. Cut into strips.
- Getting to the salad. Quinoa vegetables are watered with chilled dressing. Put it all on a plate. Put the chicken on top. Light and nutritious quinoa vegetable salad ready for serving and subsequent consumption. It remains only to invite the household to the table.
Another recipe: with fish
Essential Ingredients:
- one carrot;
- lemon zest;
- canned tuna - 1 jar;
- small onion;
- 2 tbsp. l quinoa cereals;
- spice;
- 2 tsp grape (white) vinegar;
- olive oil;
- one bell pepper (preferably red).
Cooking:
Rinse and peel the carrots and onions. Grind them into cubes. Fry the onions in a pan using oil. We combine boiled porridge with tuna, carrots and chopped pepper. Add the fried onions. Pour the oil and vinegar in the right quantities. Put the chopped lemon zest (1/2 tsp). Sprinkle with spices. Mix. Such a salad should stand in the refrigerator until morning. It is served on a table with pita bread or crackers.
Finally
We talked about tasty, healthy and unusual cereals for our country. Now you can make a salad with quinoa and other ingredients. We wish you success in the culinary field!