QUINOA SALAD WITH BEETS AND FENNEL VINAIGRETTE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 beets, trimmed
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup minced shallots
2 teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed
3/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups quinoa
3 cups crumbled feta cheese
1 fennel bulb, trimmed, thinly slice
2 cups chopped fresh arugula

Steps:

  • Cook beets in large saucepan of boiling water until tender, about 45 minutes. Drain. Cool. Peel beets. Cut beets into thin wedges. Place in medium bowl.
  • Whisk vinegar, shallots and fennel seeds in small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle 1/4 cup vinaigrette over beets; toss to coat.
  • Cook quinoa in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain well. Rinse with cold water and drain again. Place quinoa in large bowl. Add cheese, fennel and arugula and mix gently. Add remaining dressing and toss to coat. Transfer salad to large bowl. Arrange beets atop salad.

Demetria Collins
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This salad is a great make-ahead lunch option. It's also perfect for picnics and potlucks.


Safiqul Islam
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I love the vibrant colors of this salad. It's a real feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds.


sinaani ismael
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I'm always looking for new quinoa salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.


Jay G
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This quinoa salad is a great way to use up leftover beets. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Badhon Mojumder
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I found the salad to be a bit bland. Maybe I'll add some more salt and pepper next time.


Shatrudhan yadav
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The vinaigrette was a bit too tangy for my taste, but otherwise this salad was delicious.


Magar Nisha
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This salad was easy to make and packed with flavor. I love the combination of quinoa, beets, and fennel.


Mmesoma Ezekwe
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I was a bit skeptical about the fennel, but it really added a nice depth of flavor. Will definitely make this again.


Guivens Joseph
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The vinaigrette was especially tasty.


Serenity Moua
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This quinoa salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of sweet beets, crunchy fennel, and tangy vinaigrette was perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.