I sit outside at the foot of my doorstep writing this post because it’s currently hotter inside of my apartment than it is outside. It’s September and literally 100º. Every year I just remind myself it is just one week. I need to make it through and all will be fine but as I look back on a lot of my post, it seems as though I am faced with many brutally hot days in my apartment. Needless to say there hasn’t been a ton of cooking happening these days because of the heat. Adding quinoa to my meatless salads has been one of my new favorite things to do. It makes for a heartier salad that keeps me full longer. Do you have some favorite recipes when its 100º out? (Besides a helpful serving of ice cream?)
ROASTED BEET, PEAR AND QUINOA SALAD print this recipe! | adapted from love and lemons
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INGREDIENTS
3 roasted beets, cooled cubed 1 small Asian Pear, cubed 1/2 cup quinoa, cooked 1/4 cup feta cheese 1-2 cups of lettuce mix of your choice micro sprouts 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon honey |
PREPARATION
1. Combine lettuce mix, beets, pear, and quinoa together and toss well. Top with feta cheese and micro sprouts.
2. For the dressing mix together olive oil and balsamic vinegar and toss together with salad, drizzle honey over salad and enjoy..
* for this recipe I made the beets and quinoa ahead of time and allowed them to cool in the fridge prior. If you’re lazy to roast the beets you can always buy pre-roasted beets at Whole Foods and Trader Joes!
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PHOTOS BY JENNIFER CHONG
