Blueberry Quinoa Salad

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 3/4 cup Blueberry
  • 5 oz Salad greens, mixed
  • 2 Shallots

• Canned Goods

  • 1 cup Vegetable stock

• Condiments

  • 1/3 cup Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Maple syrup

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1/2 cup Quinoa, dry red or white

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Pinch Salt and pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Grape seed oil
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/2 cup Hazelnuts, roasted unsalted

Found on minimalistbaker.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (84 g) dry quinoa (red or white)
• 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable stock (or sub water, but it will have less flavor)
• 5 ounces (142 g) mixed salad greens
• 1/2 cup (70 g) roasted unsalted hazelnuts
• 1/2 cup (80 g ) blueberries
• 1 Tbsp (15 ml) grape seed oil
• 2 shallots, minced (or sub 1/2 cup sweet yellow onion)
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tbsp (15 ml) maple syrup (or honey if not vegan)
• 1-2 Tbsp (15-30 ml) olive oil (or sub more
• Pinch each salt and pepper
• 1/3 cup (53 g) blueberries

Directions

• Prepare quinoa by rinsing thoroughly with cool water in a fine mesh strainer. Then add to a small saucepan with vegetable stock (or water) and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy like rice. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
• In the meantime, prepare dressing by heating a small skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add 1 Tbsp grape seed oil, shallot, and sauté until tender and slightly caramelized - about 5 minutes - stirring often. Remove from heat to cool.
• Add shallot to a food processor or blender with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, blueberries, maple syrup, and a pinch each salt and pepper. Blend until pureed, scraping down sides as needed. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
• To plate, top the mixed greens with slightly cooled quinoa (you may not use it all), blueberries and hazelnuts. Serve with dressing. Best when fresh. Serves 2 as an entrée, 4 as a side dish.

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