The dish had to be as special as the teachers, who always go the extra mile for their students.
The aspect that makes this veggie-loaded quinoa salad from JoyFoodSunshine stand apart is its dressing, made with a mouth-watering combination of hoisin sauce, coconut milk and peanut butter.
One of my favorite variations is to substitute diced fresh mango for the cranberries, cilantro for the parsley, and lime for the lemon juice and zest.
With Brussels sprouts for the green and cranberries for the red, I make a cheery Christmastime salad. Refreshing and versatile, it works with any kind of nut or dried fruit.
This vibrant salad from The Hungry Waitress is the kind that improves with time, as the black beans, kale, tomatoes and dried cranberries all meld together with the quinoa and lemony dressing
Whenever I see butternut squash at the supermarket, I buy one. It's amazing tossed with earthy quinoa, Italian spices and crunchy pine nuts. And don't get me started on the browned butter! Yum
Quinoa is such a fantastic salad base—it's full of protein, it adds a nutty flavor, and it's the perfect vehicle to soak up any kind of dressing. If you like a little more heat, add more cayenne or curry to the dressing.
Mexican street corn is the inspiration for this unique quinoa salad from Chef De Home. A chipotle and lime dressing complements the grilled corn, mango, avocado and cotija cheese