So, what was hanging out in the fridge? Half a green Granny Smith apple, a half shallot, a few tiny grape tomatoes, same for the Bocconcini, and a full head of leafy green lettuce. I also found a bottle of dressing I'd mixed at some point -- olive oil, white balsamic vinegar and lemon zest. That might do the trick. Oh, and then to raid the basil bush.
I prepared the quinoa in the morning and let it chill until dinner. Then, I mixed the sliced ingredients - the apple, the shallot, tomatoes, the Bocconcini, and when all was done, added a tiny bit of the dressing. I toyed with the idea of adding my usual green salad ingredients -- pecans and dried cranberries - but didn't, thinking neither the flavors nor the texture were needed. Then, using a large leaf of lettuce as the bed, I spooned the quinoa mixture onto it and added touches of fresh parsley.
Easy, tasty, and with some left over for another day. I'm smiling as I admit to that.
What you'll need:
1/2 c. quinoa, rinsed
1/2 shallot
1 c. water
6 Bocconcini
6 grape tomatoes
Granny Smith green apple
fresh basil leaves, as many as you want
parsley to garnish
splash of dressing
What to do:
1. Combine quinoa and water in saucepan and bring to a boil; simmer for up to 15 minutes. Cool in the fridge.
2. Slice and dice remaining ingredients.
3. Mix in with the chilled quinoa. Add a splash of dressing.
4. Plate on a large leaf of lettuce. Garnish with parsley.
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Thank you for the recipe!
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ReplyDeleteI think I might add some chickpeas.
It is wonderful to be able to pull something together after from pantry and fridge. Looks like a nice salad and substantial, too.
ReplyDeleteYum. I like all the colors together.
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