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Quinoa Salad with Fresh Hearts of Palm (Ensalada de Quinoa con Chonta)

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Quinoa Salad with Fresh Hearts of Palm (Ensalada de Quinoa con Chonta)

Quinoa Salad with Fresh Hearts of Palm (Ensalada de Quinoa con Chonta)

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Equipment

  • Quinoa Cooker - Ideal for perfectly cooked quinoa every time, essential for any quinoa-based salad.

  • High-Speed Blender - Used to puree or blend ingredients smoothly; perfect for creating dressings or ensuring the hearts of palm are finely chopped and integrated into your salad.

  • Salad Spinner - Removes excess water from washed hearts of palm, helping maintain a good texture in your dish.

  • Cutting Board with Non-Slip Base - Provides stability while preparing ingredients like hearts of palm and vegetables for the salad.

  • Chef's Knife - A versatile tool for chopping, dicing, and slicing various components of your quinoa salad.

  • Measuring Cups & Spoons - Essential for accurately measuring ingredients like quinoa, vegetables, and dressing components.

  • Mixing Bowl Set (3-4 Quart) - Useful for mixing the salad ingredients together and serving portions.

  • Glass Salad Bowls or Plates - For presenting your beautifully prepared quinoa salad to guests.

  • Garlic Press - Easier method to mincing garlic, a common flavor enhancer in dressings for this type of recipe.

  • Digital Scale (Optional) - Useful for precise measurements of dry ingredients like quinoa, ensuring consistent salad quality with each batch.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa

  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion

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Instructions

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Instruction 1

Wash quinoa in 3 changes of cold water in a bowl, draining in a fine-mesh sieve. Cook quinoa in a medium pot of well-salted boiling water, uncovered, until almost tender, about 10 minutes. Drain in sieve, then set sieve over same pot above 1 inch of simmering water (water should not touch bottom of sieve). Cover quinoa with a folded kitchen towel (not terry cloth), then cover with a lid (don't worry if lid doesn't fit tightly) and steam until tender, fluffy, and dry, about 15 minutes. Let stand off heat, without lid but still covered with towel, 5 minutes.
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Instruction 2

Meanwhile, soak onion in a bowl of cold water 5 minutes, then drain well and pat very dry.
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Instruction 3

Trim ends of hearts of palm, then cut crosswise into very thin slices with slicer.
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Instruction 4

Whisk together vinegar, oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Toss quinoa, onion, hearts of palm, and parsley with dressing.
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Instruction 5

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