Algonquin Catering Gold and Black quinoa salad with shitakes and goat cheese feta 1 bunch of asparagus 1 box of pc organics gold and black quinoa 1 cup of shitakes stems removed 1 cup of strawberries diced 2 cloves garlic minced 1 bunch of green onions finely sliced 1/2 lb of low sodium bacon (optional) 1 cup of crosswinds farms goat cheese feat crumbled 3 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoons of sesame oil Method; Follow directions on box for PC quinoa and set aside to cool. Rub or brush your asparagus with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and grill on bbq for 6 minutes on medium heat turning after 3 minutes. Or roast in oven at 375 for 11 minutes. Saute shitakes in remaining oils In a pan till golden brown. Cook bacon in a pan with no oils on medium heat till crispy, pat dry and dice. Mix all ingredients in a bowl once cooled and add your favourite balsamic or sesame dressing to it. Healthier alternative juice of 2 lemons a little olive oil and cracked black pepper to taste. ENJOY!!!
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delicious salad, full of amazing market ingredients! |
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LA talking to some of the many excited market- goers |
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prepping the asparagus |
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pure genius! Rhubarb and bacon together!!! mmm |
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fresh market ingredients coming together in the bowl |
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mmm feta, strawberries & more! |