Quinoa Broccoli Salad
 
 
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Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 5 cups of chopped broccoli
  • 2 cups of cooked quinoa*
  • ½ cup of golden raisins
  • ⅓ cup of chopped red onion
  • ¾ cup toasted sliced almonds
  • 8 slices of cooked and chopped bacon
  • ¾ cup of mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp of apple cider vinegar
  • 1½ tbsp of maple syrup
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
  1. Blanch broccoli in salted boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and add broccoli to an ice bath till completely cooled. Drain very well. I actually do this well in advanced to let broccoli drain in a colander (approximately 30 mins).  Then dump broccoli on a clean kitchen towel to soak up any residual water. Transfer drained broccoli to a large mixing bowl, add in quinoa, raisins, red onion, almonds and bacon. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Pour the dressing in the mixing bowl with the broccoli and other ingredients. Mix well. Serve chilled.
Notes
Note* review this article published by Bon Appetit to learn the most common mistakes when cooking quinoa. Half of eating and enjoying it, is making sure it's prepared properly.
Recipe by Cooks and Kid at https://cooksandkid.com/quinoa-broccoli-salad/