Honey Quinoa Salad (With Vegan Option)
Ingredients
1 Cup Quinoa
1/2 Pound Bacon/Pancetta Diced (Vegan Option: Mushrooms)
1 Red Onion, Diced
1/2 Cup Fresh Basil and Oregano, Chopped
1/2 Cup Chopped Pecans
1/2 Cup Cotija Cheese, Crumbled (Substitute: Feta)
1/3 Cup Honey
1/3 Cup EVOO
1/3 Cup Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
Instructions
Cook quinoa according to instructions on package. Fluff with a fork. Let cool in the refrigerator and fluff again.
Cook diced bacon over medium heat until just starting to get crisp. You'll have to taste samples -- I know you'll just hate that.
Drain the bacon on paper towels, and put aside to cool (don't eat it).
Mix honey, EVOO and lime juice with a blender or food processor (dressing).
Mix bacon, pecans, onions and herbs into quinoa. Then add the dressing. Stir to combine.
Sprinkle cotija (Feta) cheese on top of salad for serving.
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Ingredients
1 Cup Quinoa
1/2 Pound Bacon/Pancetta Diced (Vegan Option: Mushrooms)
1 Red Onion, Diced
1/2 Cup Fresh Basil and Oregano, Chopped
1/2 Cup Chopped Pecans
1/2 Cup Cotija Cheese, Crumbled (Substitute: Feta)
1/3 Cup Honey
1/3 Cup EVOO
1/3 Cup Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
Instructions
Cook quinoa according to instructions on package. Fluff with a fork. Let cool in the refrigerator and fluff again.
Cook diced bacon over medium heat until just starting to get crisp. You'll have to taste samples -- I know you'll just hate that.
Drain the bacon on paper towels, and put aside to cool (don't eat it).Mix honey, EVOO and lime juice with a blender or food processor (dressing).
Mix bacon, pecans, onions and herbs into quinoa. Then add the dressing. Stir to combine.
Sprinkle cotija (Feta) cheese on top of salad for serving.
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