We all have childhood food memories that are far from pleasant. For me, dinner was always a dreaded event. Had I been given a bowl of rice with butter, I would have been a very happy little girl, but of course, that was not the case. Brussels sprouts were one of the worst foods, bitter and just all around unpleasant. Thankfully, I have learned how to cook them so that they are not bitter and they are now a dish that I absolutely love. We change :)
I came across this recipe for a Brussels Sprouts and Quinoa Salad. Since I could eat quinoa everyday of the week, I had to give it a try. Quinoa is an all around great food, mixes well with so many dishes and supplies a complete protein.
I enjoy dried cranberries that are infused with orange oil, so I used those in this recipe and it really enhanced the orange vinaigrette. My chives are up, so I think I will garnish the salad with some fresh chives as well. Other than using red quinoa, I made no other changes to the recipe.
You can find the recipe and a great printable version HERE. I think you'll love it!!!
Another great salad to make! I should have taken a pic of your arugula and asparagus salad I made...I added avocado and tuna to it and it was a big hit! Thank you for all these awesome ideas!
ReplyDeleteJulie, this recipe is from the same website as the arugula pasta salad.
DeleteI love avocado! I'm going to have to add it to my salad the next time I make it. Avocado would make a nice addition to this salad as well.
I'll be making this soon. We love brussels sprouts and quinoa. Thanks for sharing.
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