Chef de Partie Đỗ Văn Đại from Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi Centre
This vibrant and nutritious salad combines the freshness of arugula and mixed greens with a delightful mix of fruits, nuts and seeds. The star ingredient, quinoa, adds protein and texture, while the colourful array of fruits and vegetables provides a burst of flavour. Topped with a tangy balsamic poppy seed dressing, this salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for dinner.
Ingredients:
For the salad
- 2 cups arugula
- 2 cups mixed greens (spinach, kale, or lettuce)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 1 cup of yellow and red cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
For the Balsamic Poppy Seed Dressing
- 3tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2tbsp olive oil
- 1tbsp honey
- 1tsp Dijon mustard
- 1tsp poppy seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Quinoa and Arugula Salad
Preparation:
The quinoa
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water
- In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of quinoa with 2 cups of water
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and the water is absorbed
- Fluff with a fork and let it cool
Assemble the salad
- In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, mixed greens, and cooked quinoa
- Add the sliced apple, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, pecans, poppy seeds, raspberries, dried cranberries, and black olives
- Toss gently to mix all the ingredients
The dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and poppy seeds
- Season with salt and pepper to taste
To serve:
- Drizzle the balsamic poppy seed dressing over the salad
- Toss again to coat everything evenly
Tips:
- You can customise the salad to your liking by adding or subtracting ingredients
- Make sure to toast the pecans before chopping them for added flavour
- You can also make the dressing ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week
Quinoa and Arugula Salad is available at Cabana Club, 4th-5th floor, Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi Centre, 83A Lý Thường Kiệt St, Hoàn Kiếm Dist, Hà Nội. For reservation, please dial +84 24 3822 2800. VNS
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