QUINOA AND CHORIZO SALAD

QUINOA AND CHORIZO SALAD image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3lbs chorizo, grilled
1 cup black quinoa
30 cherry tomatoes, halved
2 small red apples, diced
1/2 onion, sliced
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon, juice and zest
3 tablespoons hot English mustard
1 pinch sea salt
2 sprigs fresh oregano, to garnish

Steps:

Place 2 1⁄4 cups water, the quinoa, and salt in a heavy-based saucepan. Bring to the boil, lower the heat, and gently simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Drain any excess water and set aside to cool. Prepare the tomatoes, apples, and onion, and slice the fried chorizos. Whisk together olive oil, lemon, mustard, and sea salt in a small bowl. Put the quinoa, tomatoes, apples, onions, and lima beans into a large bowl. Add the chorizo slices, then pour the dressing over the salad and toss about to make sure all the ingredients are well coated. Garnish with oregano and serve