Dear wife made me a special "Quinoa" Salad with fresh figs to share.  I've got ripe figs in the refrigerator overnight and will add with other ingredients in the morning.   Should be good.....

Hi Sue,

Thank you for the salad compliment,  I did pass along to dear wife for big smile.  

Several others requested the recipe so; I thought I would just post here on the forum.   I’ve never watched wife make this before but, after she explained, it looks like something even I could do.  Mind you, I don’t wear the culinary pants in this house!  Anyway, a quick Google search on “Quinoa Salad” will reveal many many variations of this same one.  All look to be tasty and healthy dishes.

Bon Appétit

QUINOA Salad with Figs

Ingredients:

1 C                          Red or Tricolor Quinoa (Trader Joe’s is wife’s choice)
2 C                          Veggie Broth
1 each                     Red, Yellow & Green Bell Peppers (diced)
4 stalks                   Celery (diced)
½                            Red Onion (diced)
1 C                          Cucumber (diced)
1 c                           Figs, diced or sliced
¼ - ½                      Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2                             Limes… juiced
Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions:

1…Rinse and follow directions on pkg.  Can be cooked the day before and chilled. 

Wash quinoa and add to a medium saucepan. Add water or broth, salt and boil, covered for 15 minutes or until all the water has absorbed. You will know when they are cooked when they are fluffy and you see a small thread. Fluff with a fork and it will be ready to use for other recipes. You can store it in the refrigerator for 3 or 4 days and reheat in the microwave.

2…Mix prepared Quinoa and diced veggies. 

3…Add dressing and toss well.

4…Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.

5…Add Figs right before serving.  (option… more sliced or half figs on top for appearance)

Serve chilled and enjoy.   Refrigerate any left overs

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