Green Goddess Quinoa Salad
A refreshing and flavorful salad that's perfect for summer. The Green Goddess dressing is made with a combination of fresh herbs, yogurt, and avocado, and it adds a creamy richness to the salad. The quinoa provides a hearty base, while the vegetables add a nice crunch and freshness. This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables, and it's also a good source of protein and fiber.
The Green Goddess salad was created in the 1920s by the chef at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. The salad was named after the Broadway musical "The Green Goddess," which was playing at the time. The salad quickly became a popular menu item, and it has remained so ever since. There are many different variations of the Green Goddess salad, but the basic ingredients are always the same: quinoa, vegetables, and a Green Goddess dressing. This recipe is a simple and straightforward version of the classic salad.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, cucumber, red onion, celery, bell pepper, parsley, basil, and cilantro.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the Green Goddess dressing ingredients.
  3. Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss to coat.
  4. Serve immediately or chill for later.
Why It Works
  • The Green Goddess dressing is made with a combination of fresh herbs, yogurt, and avocado, which gives it a creamy richness and a bright, herbaceous flavor.
  • The quinoa provides a hearty base for the salad, and it also helps to bind the ingredients together.
  • The vegetables add a nice crunch and freshness to the salad, and they also provide a good source of vitamins and minerals.
  • This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables, and it's also a good source of protein and fiber.