Tuesday, January 27, 2015

{soups-salads-and-salad-dressings} SMOKY QUINOA AND BACON SALAD

 

SMOKY QUINOA AND BACON SALAD

TOTAL TIME: 45 MIN

SERVINGS: 4

This earthy and smoky-spiced quinoa recipe is loaded with bacon and makes the perfect accompaniment to barbeque or grilled dishes.

1 cup uncooked quinoa

2 cups water

Pinch of kosher or sea salt

8 pieces of bacon

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard

1 teaspoon brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle

1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt

Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced

1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley

Combine the quinoa, water and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring the water to a boil, and after the water begins to boil, reduce the heat to low and cover the pan.

Gently simmer, covered, for 15 minutes (there may still be some water not yet absorbed). Remove from heat.

Keeping the pan covered, let it stand for 5 minutes, or until the remaining water is absorbed. Remove the lid and gently fluff the quinoa. Set aside to cool.

Crisp the bacon, drain and cut into 1-inch pieces. Set aside.

    In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, brown sugar, smoked paprika, chipotle, salt and pepper. Set aside.

In a large bowl, toss together the cooked quinoa, bacon pieces, red onion and parsley. Toss with the dressing and serve at room temperature or chilled.


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