QUINOA SALAD WITH LIME GINGER DRESSING AND SHRIMP
This salad has a ginger lime dressing, scallions, cilantro and a bit of heat. Can be served as a side dish or a light meal. Cooked quinoa will keep for 3 or 4 days in the refrigerator. You can make the dressing and prepare the ingredients for the salad a few hours ahead. Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is not a grain; it is actually a seed and related to the spinach family. When cooked, quinoa is light, fluffy, slightly crunchy and subtly flavored. It actually cooks and tastes like a grain, making it an excellent replacement for grains that are difficult to digest. Compared to other grains, quinoa is higher in calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, copper, manganese, and zinc than wheat, barley, or corn. Published in the New York Times, Nov. 8, 2008.
Provided by Kats Mom
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 4 salads, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the lime juice, rice wine vinegar, ginger, garlic, salt, cayenne, sesame oil, canola oil, and buttermilk.
- In a salad bowl, combine the quinoa, scallions, cucumber, and cilantro.
- Toss with the dressing and divide among salad plates, top each portion with 3 or 4 shrimp, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.7, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 23, Sodium 124.2, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 2.1, Protein 9.7
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King Aminulislam
[email protected]I found this salad to be a bit bland. I think it could use some more seasoning.
Adolf Escobar
[email protected]This salad is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think I just added too much ginger.
Wendy Graham
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
Clodagh Flynn
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of protein and vegetables.
Cynthia LeJeune
[email protected]I love the flavors in this salad. The lime-ginger dressing is especially good.
Victor Elias
[email protected]This salad is delicious and healthy. It's a great option for a light lunch or dinner.
Mr Gamer
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover quinoa and shrimp.
Enock Jovan
[email protected]This is my new favorite quinoa salad recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Joseph Sievanda
[email protected]I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Tshifhiwa Nemukula
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of quinoa, shrimp, and vegetables. The lime-ginger dressing is also really tasty.
lalalaa aiko
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the salad turned out great! I used pre-cooked shrimp to save time, and it was still delicious.
the kid with a dirt bike LV
[email protected]This salad is amazing! The combination of flavors is perfect, and the shrimp is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
ratan miah
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook quinoa, and this salad is a great option. It's light and healthy, but still filling and satisfying. The dressing is also really delicious, and I love the pop of flavor from the lime and ginger.
Bhai Khan
[email protected]This quinoa salad was a hit at my last potluck! The lime-ginger dressing is so refreshing and flavorful, and the shrimp adds a nice protein boost. I also love that it's a make-ahead dish, so I can save time on busy weeknights.