Quinoa Endive Boats

As promised some time back I'm promptly back with another Quinoa recipe!This is a salad served in Endive Boats.Absolutely delicious and perfect for today's gorgeous spring weather.As the weather gets warmer shedding those extra pounds off our body is not a bad idea.After all, we've got to get into those summery outfits, don't we?This recipe will not only help you shed those extra pounds but will also do your body A LOT of good!Quinoa as we all know is extremely healthy, low in carbs, full of vitamins and minerals, a light and nutritious meal that is good and good for you.

This salad has a range of flavors and looks very elegant.Ideal served as your lunch or as a salad for a party.The contrasting textures from the crunchy Endive and Cucumber and the soft and creamy Avocados and Quinoa itself makes for a very interesting mix.The Balsamic dressing and the Raisins add the sweet and acidic hit to the salad.Overall a winner!

Quinoa Endive Boat Salad
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Salad Ingredients:


Quinoa-1 1/2 cups cooked 
Cucumber-1 cup cubed
Large Avocado-1 cubed
Raisins-1/2 cup
Endives-2 heads (makes about 20)


Balsamic Dressing:


Balsamic Vinegar-1 tbsp
Honey-1 tsp
Salt-1 tsp or to taste
Pepper-1 tsp
Olive Oil-2 tbsp


Process:


Cook the Quinoa according to the instructions.Keep aside.
Cut the bottoms of the Endive heads (about 1/4inch).Separate the leaves and arrange on a platter.
Whisk the dressing together.
Mix all the salad ingredients and drizzle the dressing all over.Toss the salad.Take a spoonful and fill the Endive Boats with the salad.Serve chilled!

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