Quinoa Caesar Salad Recipe
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Serves: 4 servings
 
Quick and easy quinoa caesar salad
Ingredients
  • Croutons:
  • ½ loaf of French Bread roughly torn or chopped into 1 inch pieces
  • ¼ cup olive oil or melted butter
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasonings
  • salt and pepper
  • red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Dressing:
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons mayo
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • salt and pepper
  • Salad:
  • 2 heads chopped romaine lettuce
  • freshly shaved or grated parmesan (about ¼-1/2 cup depending on preference)
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa, fluffed with a fork
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven 375 degrees.
  2. Place bread in a large bowl and evenly coat with olive oil and Italian seasoning.
  3. Stir well and spread croutons evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper and red pepper flakes (to taste).
  5. Bake 10 minutes and remove from oven and set aside.
  6. Dressing:
  7. Whisk all ingredients together until completely incorporated and add salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Add romaine lettuce to a large bowl, drizzle with salad dressing and quinoa- mix well.
  9. Gently stir in parmesan and sprinkle on top with homemade croutons.
Recipe by My Frugal Adventures at https://myfrugaladventures.com/2018/09/homemade-quinoa-caesar-salad-recipe/