Best Grape Lime And Quinoa Salad Surprise Recipes

Green Grape and Avocado Quinoa Salad image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Zest and juice of 1 lime
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
4 cups cooked quinoa, cooled
2 cups green grapes, halved
1 1/2 cups diced cucumbers
1/2 cup fresh mint, roughly chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
4 scallions, white and light green parts, sliced
1 avocado, diced

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk together lime zest, lime juice and olive oil. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Toss the quinoa, grapes, cucumbers, mint, parsley, scallions and avocados together with the dressing. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Grape Lime Ricky image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories beverage

Time 1h

Yield 1 serving, plus additional grape simple syrup

Number Of Ingredients 4

Juice of 1/2 lime
2 ounces Grape Simple Syrup, recipe follows
Ginger ale or sparkling water, for finishing
1/2 cup grape jelly

Steps:

Combine the lime juice and Grape Simple Syrup in a highball or wine glass. Top off with some ginger ale or sparking water. Add ice, then stir and serve immediately.
Combine the jelly and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepot. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and stir until the jelly is dissolved. Let simmer until syrupy, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool completely.