If you’ve never tasted quinoa, let this be your introduction to the only grain that packs a protein punch. This is a delicious salad with or without the shrimp. A tangy delight sure to win over everyone into quinoa lovers.
1/4C.olive oilI like to use lemon flavored olive oil
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omit
pepperto taste
1 1/2C.quinoa
1/2C.red bell pepperseeded and diced
sea saltto taste
1lb.shrimpdeveined, shelled, cooked
3C.water
1/2tsp.white pepper
Instructions
Whisk together first 5 ingredients and set dressing aside.
Cook the quinoa in the water according to package directions OR place quinoa in water, bring to boil, lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes., till quinoa is barely cooked and water is all absorbed.
Let quinoa cool. Don’t rinse it.
In a large bowl, add next 6 ingredients. Once quinoa is cool add it to the bowl and mix well. Pour dressing over salad, mix well. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve it cold.
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Tip
For a quicker meal, cook the quinoa first, then time to table is cut by 20 minutes. Can purchase cooked shrimp for another time saving idea (if using shrimp).