QUINOA AND GRILLED-PEPPER SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Side     Vegetarian     Backyard BBQ     Lunch     Quinoa     Bell Pepper     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Vegan     Cilantro     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups quinoa
3 yellow and/or orange bell peppers, quartered
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • Prepare grill for cooking.
  • Wash quinoa in at least 5 changes of water, rubbing grains and letting them settle before pouring off water, until water runs clear. Drain in a large sieve. Add quinoa to a saucepan of boiling salted water and cook 10 minutes. Drain in sieve and rinse under cold water.
  • Set sieve over a saucepan with 1 1/2 inches boiling water (sieve should not touch water) and steam quinoa, covered with a kitchen towel and lid, until fluffy and dry, about 10 minutes. (Check water level in pan occasionally, adding water if necessary.) Spread quinoa on a baking sheet to cool.
  • While quinoa is cooking, grill bell peppers on a well-oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until slightly softened, about 4 minutes on each side. Cut bell peppers crosswise into thin strips.
  • Whisk together oil, lime juice, soy sauce, and cumin in a large bowl and stir in quinoa, bell peppers, cilantro, scallions, and salt and pepper to taste.

Allee garba Abdulkareem
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This salad was easy to make and very tasty. The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the grilled peppers added a nice smoky flavor. The dressing was also very good, with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity. I would definitely recommend this salad to a


Hannah Henyo
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This salad was delicious! The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the grilled peppers were smoky and flavorful. The dressing was also very good, with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity. I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone looking for a


Faiizy Malik
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. The quinoa was cooked well, but the grilled peppers didn't have much flavor. The dressing was also a bit too tangy for my liking. I would probably not make this salad again.


Chelsey Ndukwu
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of quinoa, grilled peppers, and feta cheese. The dressing was also a big hit, with its tangy and flavorful taste. I will definitely be making this salad again for my next party.


Yonathan Mamo
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This salad was easy to make and very tasty. The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the grilled peppers added a nice smoky flavor. The dressing was also very good, with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity. I would definitely recommend this salad to a


Tayyab Hussain
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This salad was delicious! The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the grilled peppers were smoky and flavorful. The dressing was also very good, with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity. I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone looking for a


Johnny Paul
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. The quinoa was cooked well, but the grilled peppers didn't have much flavor. The dressing was also a bit too tangy for my liking. I would probably not make this salad again.


Malak Gharsan
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I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but this salad was really good! The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the grilled peppers added a nice smoky flavor. The dressing was also very good, with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity. I would definitely reco


Shorif Chaudhary
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This salad was easy to make and turned out great! The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the grilled peppers added a nice smoky flavor. The dressing was also very good, with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity. I would definitely recommend this sala


Scott Moose
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of quinoa, grilled peppers, and feta cheese. The dressing was also a big hit, with its tangy and flavorful taste. I will definitely be making this salad again for my next party.


Crimroon
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this salad. The quinoa was fluffy and the grilled peppers were smoky and flavorful. The dressing was also very good, with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity. I would definitely recommend this sala


md. mukter
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This quinoa and grilled pepper salad is a refreshing and healthy dish that is perfect for summer. The quinoa is cooked perfectly and the grilled peppers add a delicious smoky flavor. The dressing is light and tangy, and the feta cheese adds a nice sa