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Salads and Sides

Quinoa salad with balsamic maple dressing

A nutritious salad that can be varied to taste. Great for a barbeque side dish or vegetarian lunch dish.

INGREADIENT

    • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
    • 2 cup water
    • 1 cup baby spinach
    • 1 orange
    • 1/2 cup sultanas drained
    • 2 tbs balsamic vinegar
    • 2 tbs maple syrup
    • 2 tsp dijon mustard

Direction

    1. Cook quinoa in water by preferred method. When cooked fluff with a fork and spread onto a plate to cool.
    2. Remove peel and all pith from orange with a knife. Segment the orange between the membranes, catching any juice into a small bowl.
    3. Squeeze the orange membranes into the bowl to catch any further juice. Cut segments in half crosswise and set aside.
    4. Make the dressing by combining vinegar, maple syrup and mustard in bowl with the orange juice. Whisk to combine.
    5. Place quinoa in a large bowl and add sultanas, orange segments and baby spinach leaves.
    6. Pour over dressing and toss everything well to combine.