Spinach And
Quinoa Salad With Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients :
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup uncooked
quinoa, rinsed and drained
1/4 teaspoon kosher
salt, divided
Cooking spray
1/2 pound medium
shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 teaspoon
freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons
extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons
fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon
chopped fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon
honey
2 cups fresh baby
spinach leaves
1 cup thinly
sliced English cucumber
1/2 cup thinly
sliced radish
How to Make It :
Step 1
Combine 3/4 cup
water, quinoa, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 12 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and
quinoa is tender. Cool quinoa mixture slightly.
Step 2
Heat a large
skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle shrimp
with remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add shrimp to pan;
cook 2 minutes on each side or until done.
Step 3
Combine remaining
1/4 teaspoon pepper, oil, lemon juice, dill, and honey in a large bowl,
stirring with a whisk. Add quinoa, shrimp, spinach, and remaining ingredients;
toss gently to combine.