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Shrimp Quinoa Salad

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Author: Linda | Brunch-n-Bites

Ingredients

Quinoa Salad:

  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 2 garlic chopped
  • 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1-11/2 cup mixed green salad
  • 1 small cucumber
  • 1/2 cup carrot julienned
  • 1/2 lb shrimp
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 block seafood bouillon

Salad dressing:

  • Juice from 1 lime
  • 4 tbs olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbs honey

Shrimp marinate:

  • 1/3 cup sriracha
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 1 tsp Worcesteshire saue
  • 3 garlic crushed
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • Salt

Instructions

  • Shrimp skewers: in a bowl, combine the shrimp marinate. Add shrimp and refrigerate for 30 minutes - 1 hour. When ready, preheat the grill. Thread the shrimps onto skewers and grill shrimps 2 minutes per side or until just cooked through.
  • Rinse the quinoa with cool water for 2 minutes. Drain.
  • In a saucepan, add the oil. Add garlic and quinoa, cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in water and bouillon. Lower the heat and cook, covered for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the salad dressing by combining all the ingredients. set aside.
  • Start preparing the salad by slicing the cucumber and cherry tomatoes.
  • Remove the pot from heat and let stand for 5 more minutes, covered. Don't peek! Fluff the quinoa gently with a fork.
  • Combine salad, quinoa, and salad dressing in a bowl, Toss well and add shrimp.