CRUNCHY n' WARM WALNUT QUINOA SALAD
Recipes on this site created by Teri Gentes, permission required to republish www.terigentes.com
Calling all foodies and health warriors – here’s a great way to step up your salads with the simple chef’s trick of warming up the dressing. It intensifies the flavors and adds an intriguing depth and richness to the greens and grains of this delish hearty lunch main.
Studded with cancer-crushing cruciferous cabbage, mineral and vitamin K2 powered Romaine, Vitamin C super stars tomatoes and peppers as well as omega 3 rich walnuts this gourmet good salad is a super star. You must know by now if you follow my recipe creations I am always aiming to infuse as much fun, flavor and nutrient power in my meals. This one has it all.
INGREDIENTS:
Approx. 4 cups Romaine, slivered (1 large head or 2 hearts of Romaine)
1 cup red cabbage, slivered
1 red bell pepper, diced
1½ cups cooked and seasoned quinoa, farro, millet or freekah
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup walnuts, lightly toasted and salted if desired, roughly chop
¼ cup Dulse, slivered or crumbled, optional yet oh so good for thyroid health!
Sea salt and fresh black pepper
DIRECTIONS:
WARM ‘N RICH WALNUT DRESSING:
INGREDIENTS:
1 tbsp sweet onion, finely minced
1 clove garlic minced
3 tbsp premium quality balsamic vinegar – berry infused if desired
1 tsp Dijon
3-4 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp walnut oil
1 tbsp fresh thyme or 2 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
1 tbsp walnuts, very finely chopped
Sea salt and fresh black pepper
DIRECTIONS:
TERI'S TIPS:
Recipes on this site created by Teri Gentes, permission required to republish www.terigentes.com
Calling all foodies and health warriors – here’s a great way to step up your salads with the simple chef’s trick of warming up the dressing. It intensifies the flavors and adds an intriguing depth and richness to the greens and grains of this delish hearty lunch main.
Studded with cancer-crushing cruciferous cabbage, mineral and vitamin K2 powered Romaine, Vitamin C super stars tomatoes and peppers as well as omega 3 rich walnuts this gourmet good salad is a super star. You must know by now if you follow my recipe creations I am always aiming to infuse as much fun, flavor and nutrient power in my meals. This one has it all.
- Main course salad
- Vegan, gluten-free
- Serves: 4-6
INGREDIENTS:
Approx. 4 cups Romaine, slivered (1 large head or 2 hearts of Romaine)
1 cup red cabbage, slivered
1 red bell pepper, diced
1½ cups cooked and seasoned quinoa, farro, millet or freekah
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup walnuts, lightly toasted and salted if desired, roughly chop
¼ cup Dulse, slivered or crumbled, optional yet oh so good for thyroid health!
Sea salt and fresh black pepper
DIRECTIONS:
- Prepare dressing – recipe below.
- Toss all the ingredients except walnuts, dulse and seasonings in a large bowl with the dressing and divide between plates or large salad bowls.
- Top each with walnuts and dulse if using and serve with sea salt, and pepper on the side. Accompany with hearty yeast-free bread or really great crackers if desired to round out your meal. Now sit down and savor.
WARM ‘N RICH WALNUT DRESSING:
INGREDIENTS:
1 tbsp sweet onion, finely minced
1 clove garlic minced
3 tbsp premium quality balsamic vinegar – berry infused if desired
1 tsp Dijon
3-4 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp walnut oil
1 tbsp fresh thyme or 2 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
1 tbsp walnuts, very finely chopped
Sea salt and fresh black pepper
DIRECTIONS:
- Whisk ingredients together in a small sauce pan and let warm on very low heat 10 minutes or so to infuse flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasonings just before serving then toss with salad while the dressing is warm.
TERI'S TIPS:
- Its the little extra touches that elevate food to a wow and oh yum level. Such as warming up the vinaigrette. Keep this in mind when preparing your food. Taking a little time for plating pretty is great too. Keep this in mind and pay attention to how you relate to your food/meals. The more present and grateful we are sitting down to enjoy a meal, the easier it is for our body to access and utilize the nutrients. A healthy digestive system is crucial to optimal health.