26 July, 2011

Lemon Quinoa Coleslaw for Summer

Summer is a fine time for picnics and nearly no cook meals. We're tired from the heat, we're lazy from the heat, and we're hot from the heat. Yes, you could eat ice cream or even strawberry shortcake for dinner, but sometimes we do need a little bit more.

This coleslaw fits the bill. It's fast and easy to make, makes use of only a few ingredients, is packed with protein, and is completely dinner outside appropriate.

The quinoa adds protein and added crunch. The lemon vinaigrette is a change from the typical creamy or overly astringent dressings usually found on a slaw. The choice of cabbage takes advantage of what you get from your CSA or the market. And unlike traditional coleslaw, which benefits from a rest in the fridge before serving, this slaw can be eaten immediately.

You still need to eat in the summer, make it easy on yourself.

Lemon Quinoa Coleslaw
(serves 6-8 as a sidedish or 4 as a main course)

Vinaigrette
3 cloves garlic
2 lemons, juiced
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp dried oregano or 3 tbsp fresh, finely chopped

Slaw
1/2 cup red or regular quinoa
1 medium head Napa/Savoy Cabbage or Suey Choy (approximately 8 cups when thinly sliced)
1 can drained and rinsed chickpeas (optional)

Garnish
1/2 cup toasted walnuts

Finely chop the garlic cloves. In the bottom of a large bowl combine the garlic with the rest of the vinaigrette ingredients. Set aside while you prepare the rest of the slaw.

In a small pot combine quinoa with 1 cup water. Cook over medium heat until all the water is absorbed (8-10 minutes). Let cool while you prepare the cabbage.

Cut the cabbage in half from the root end. Remove the tough center portion. Using a sharp knife or mandolin slice the cabbage crosswise as thinly as possible. Don't worry is you have a little bit more or less than the predicted 8 cups.

Toss the quinoa, cabbage, and chickpeas (if using) in the bowl with the vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with walnuts.

5 comments:

elle said...

Oh, I printed this one, Cheryl. I luv coleslaw and quinoa I have. thanks

Neil Butterfield said...

Sounds really yummy :-)

Belinda Fireman said...

I'll be giving this a try. Thanks!

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