Green Salad with Beets and Quinoa is delicious served as a side or a main dish recipe!

Green Salad with Beets and Quinoa

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Green Salad with Beets and Quinoa

Green Salad with Beets and Quinoa

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GREEN SALAD WITH BEETS AND QUINOA

GREEN SALAD WITH BEETS AND QUINOA
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Green Salad with Beets and Quinoa Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
  • 3/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely minced or pureed (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 ounce mixed baby salad greens, washed and spun dry
  • 2 medium or 4 small beets, roasted (about 3/4 pound), peeled and cut in small wedges or half-moons
  • 1 cup quinoa, pre-cooked
  • 2 hard cooked eggs, sliced
  • 1/2 cup Dubliner or sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup pitted green olives
  • 1/4 small red onion, finely sliced
  • 1/2 cup red cabbage, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup micro greens, optional

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together the vinegars, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl or measuring cup. Whisk in the olive oil.
  • Toss with the lettuces, quinoa, beets, cheese, egg, onion, olives, cabbage and micro greens just before serving.
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Green Salad with Beets and Quinoa is delicious served as a side or a main dish recipe!