Asian-Style Quinoa Salad
Hearty quinoa is a well-known superstar in grain bowls and salads, but don’t rule it out as a striking side. Over a mix of raw and cooked vegetables, this dish’s…
Instructions
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With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven’s broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
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In a saucepan of salted boiling water, cook the quinoa for 12 to 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Let cool.
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In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, vinegar, mirin and sambal oelek. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
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On the prepared sheet, toss the onions with the oil. Roast for 5 minutes or until tender. Add the zucchini. Season with salt and pepper and toss well. Continue roasting for 5 to 8 minutes or until the zucchini begin to brown.
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Add the quinoa and roasted vegetables to the cucumbers. Adjust the seasoning. Garnish with the cilantro. Delicious with maple-glazed pork chops.
Hearty quinoa is a well-known superstar in grain bowls and salads, but don’t rule it out as a striking side. Over a mix of raw and cooked vegetables, this dish’s tangy, Asian-inspired vinaigrette calls to mind the light, vegetable-oil-based soy-maple marinade we used for the pork chops, tying everything together on the plate.
