Garry’s Cos Quinoa Salad
Garry has submitted this awesome recipe for us all! Huzzah! Served ideally as a side to compliment a nice piece of poached chicken breast. This is an easy yet very delicious meal. Try it!
- 1 Small Cos Lettuce
- 1/2 Punnet Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 Small Lebanese Cucumber
- 1/2 Small Red Onion
- 1 Small Capsicum (Red – Sliced)
- 1/2 cup Walnuts (Chopped)
- 1/2 cup Dates (Chopped)
- 1/4 Cup Quinoa (Cooked)
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Stock
- 1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Goats Feta
- Heat a tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olice Oil in a pan and lightly fry dry the Quinoa
- Add the Vegetable Stock and bring to the boil then place on low heat until the stock has reduced
- Place in the Fridge to Cool
- Chop up the Whole Cos Lettuce and place in Bowl
- Dice Tomatoes, Cucumber and Capsicum
- Thinly slice the Red Onion
- Toss veges in and mix through with the Cos Lettuce
- Add Chopped Dates and Walnuts
- When Quinoa has cooled, add to the salad
- Add up to 1/2 cup of Balsamic Vinegar
- When serving, add your Goats Feta as a sprinkle to the top of the salad.