Broccoli Quinoa Salad with an Almond Orange Dressing

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Preparation Time 10 minutes Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings Cost Per Serving $1.68
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Ingredients

1Broccoli Head, florets removed from the stem
1 cupUncooked Quinoa, rinsed
1/4 cupRed Onion, fine dice
1 tspOlive Oil
1/4 tspSea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Almond Orange Dressing
1Orange, juice and zest
1 tbspGinger, minced
1/4 cupToasted Almonds, roughly chopped
1/4 cupMint, finely chopped
2 tbspRice Wine Vinegar or Regular White Vinegar
1 tbspHoney
2 tbspOlive Oil
1/2 tspSea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Directions

  1. Add the quinoa and 2 cups of water or stock, into a medium pot over high heat. Once it begins to boil, reduce heat to love, cover with lid and cook for 12 to 15 minutes until all the water has been absorbed. Remove from heat, fluff with fork and set aside.
  2. In a medium saute pan over medium high heat, add the oil. Add the broccoli florets. Take a large piece of parchment paper, run it under water, squeeze and then cover the broccoli with it. Cook 5 minutes.
  3. Combine all ingredients for the dressing set aside.
  4. Dress the quinoa with the toasted almond dressing and red onion. Plate.
  5. Top with the cooked broccoli and goat cheese. Finish with a little more dressing.

Nutrition

  • ​Broccoli is high in soluble fiber and packed with phytochemicals and antioxidants – both full of cancer fighting properties
  • Quinoa is a complete protein, containing all the essential amino acids.