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Sunday 18 May 2014

Egg, Ham and Quinoa Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette

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You'll never go wrong with eggs and ham in a salad.  To amp up the nutritional value, add in some quinoa (pronounced “keen-nwah”).
 
This superfood is packed with protein, fiber, magnesium and iron. It is also gluten-free and is easily digestable.  Quinoa imparts a lovely nutty flavour to the dish, much like how sesame seeds/oil lifts up a meal. You can find quinoa in the organic section of most supermarkets and grocery stores. 
 
 
Egg, Ham and Quinoa Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette
 
  • 3 tbspn uncooked quinoa
  • 3 hard boiled eggs
  • 3 slices of ham (I like to use German Ham)
  • 1 small broccoli floret

For the vinaigrette
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp vinegar
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Dash of white pepper
 
Method
 
  1. Rince the raw quinoa and put into a saucepan with ¾ cup water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10min until cooked. Let it cool.
  2. Cut the eggs into quarters and dice the ham.
  3. Cut the brocoli into small bite-size florets and zap them in the microwave for 2 minutes until just cooked. Let it cool.
  4. To make the vinaigrette, mix all the seasonings in a bowl and season with pepper.
  5. Assemble all the ingredients and pour the dressing on top. Serve immediately.

This recipe was also published in Hungrygowhere HERE

 

2 comments:

  1. Loves simple and healthy dish....and moreover it is fuss free.

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  2. Hi Esther! Your salad looks good! I happen to be a broccoli lover. And oh, I still haven't opened up my packet of quinoa!

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