WARM QUINOA & BROCCOLI SALAD WITH CARROT-GINGER DRESSING

Warm Quinoa & Broccoli Salad With Carrot-Ginger Dressing image

Provided by kelly in TO

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups quinoa
3 1/4 cups plus 3 tablespoons water
salt
1 (10 ounce) bag broccoli florets
2/3 cup chopped carrot (about 1 large)
3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil

Steps:

In sieve, rinse quinoa with cold running water. In 3-quart saucepan, combine quinoa, 3 cups water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until water is absorbed. Transfer quinoa to large bowl.
Meanwhile, place broccoli and 1/4 cup water in microwave-safe medium bowl; cover and cook in microwave oven on High 4 to 5 minutes or until tender-crisp. Drain; add to quinoa in bowl.
In blender, combine carrot, ginger, vegetable oil, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, remaining 3 tablespoons water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; blend until pureed. Add to quinoa and broccoli and toss to combine. Serve salad warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.5, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 146.1, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 0.6, Protein 7.5