Name: Cauliflower and Red quinoa salad recipe by Bani Bhalla at BetterButter
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup red quinoa grain; 1 cup chopped cauliflower into very small florets; I large cucumber chopped into small pieces; I chopped tomato; 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions; 1/2 cup red onions; 1 1/2 tbspns olive oil ( EVOO is better ); Juice of 2 small limes; Salt to taste; freshly ground black pepper; 4-5 stalks along with cilantro leaves finely chopped

ABOUT Cauliflower and Red quinoa salad RECIPE

This fab salad is a protein - fest and as satisfying as an entree.

Ingredients Serving: 4

1 cup red quinoa grain
1 cup chopped cauliflower into very small florets
I large cucumber chopped into small pieces
I chopped tomato
1/4 cup finely chopped scallions
1/2 cup red onions
1 1/2 tbspns olive oil ( EVOO is better )
Juice of 2 small limes
Salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper
4-5 stalks along with cilantro leaves finely chopped

Instructions

Important : Wash the quinoa grain before cooking
To cook quinoa, bring 2 1/2 cups water to a rolling boil and add the quinoa grain.
Simmer uncovered for 12-15 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff it up with a fork and set aside to cool.
Prepare the salad by combining the cauliflower, cucumber, tomatoes , scallions and onions in a large bowl.
Add the cooled quinoa to the salad.
In a separate small bowl mix the olive oil , lime juice and a dash of salt.
Drizzle the dressing over quinoa salad and toss gently.
Garnish with cilantro and top off with black pepper.

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