Toasted Garlicky Quinoa Salad with Tomatoes, Hearts of Palm and Goat Cheese

By Aggieskitchen

A simple summer toasted garlicky quinoa salad perfect for on the go lunches or a light dinner.

Toasted Garlicky Quinoa Salad with Tomatoes, Hearts of Palm and Goat Cheese

Ingredients:

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 clove garlic, crushed (I use the back of my knife)
• 1/2 pint grape tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 red onion, chopped
• 1 14 oz can sliced Hearts of Palm, rinsed and drained
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3-4 big splashes of red wine vinegar
• good pinch salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled

Directions:

1. To prepare toasted quinoa: Heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Add uncooked quinoa to pot and stir for 1-2 minutes, this will "toast" your quinoa. Add 2 cups water and crushed garlic clove. Cook according to directions.
2. Once quinoa is cooked, set aside until completely cooled.
3. In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, tomatoes, Hearts of Palm, red onion, olive oil and red wine vinegar. Gently toss to combine. Season well with salt and pepper and toss again.
4. Crumble 1 oz of goat cheese over each serving. Can be served at room temperature or chilled.

Toasted Garlicky Quinoa Salad with Tomatoes, Hearts of Palm and Goat Cheese 2022-02-26T05:48:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Admin