Quinoa Salad

Submitted by Charlotte J

"Quinoa was held sacred by the Incas and they referred to it as the mother of all grains. This recipe is from Cafe Shi in Ames, Iowa"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 3

ingredients

• 473.18 ml mixed greens
• 59.14 ml vinaigrette (any kind)
• 59.14 ml red onion, diced
• 59.14 ml red pepper, diced
• 59.14 ml yellow pepper, diced
• 59.14 ml mushroom, diced
• 118.29 ml quinoa, cooked
• olive oil
• butter
• salt and pepper, to taste
• rosemary, to taste
• thyme, to taste

directions

1. Toss greens with the vinaigrette and let set.
2. Saute onion, peppers, and mushrooms in a small amount of olive oil and butter.
3. Salt and pepper, to taste.
4. Add quinoa, sprinkle with rosemary and thyme.
5. Pour over greens and serve.