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Quinoa and beetroot salad with grilled haloumi and preserved lemon

This quinoa and beetroot salad recipe is so versatile in that it creates a dish that works perfectly as a filling vegetarian main or as a side dish. Serve topped with plenty of golden fried haloumi. Created by Emma Galloway for Taste magazine
Quinoa and beetroot salad with grilled haloumi and preserved lemon
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Ingredients

Method

1.Cook quinoa using directions below. Let cool.
2.Meanwhile, place beetroots in a saucepan, cover with plenty of cold water, bring to the boil, then simmer for 20-30 minutes until tender.
3.Remove from the heat, drain off the water and, when cool enough to handle, peel and slice into quarters.
4.Combine cooled quinoa, beetroot, preserved lemon, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, herbs and sliced chioggia beetroots (if using) in a bowl. Mix well and season to taste with salt and pepper.
5.Heat a little olive oil in a frying pan and fry haloumi on both sides until golden. Serve salad with hot fried haloumi.

How to cook quinoa

6.To cook, rinse 1 cup (185g) quinoa in a fine sieve under cold water. Bring 1 1/2 cups (375ml) water to the boil, add quinoa, cover with a lid and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes until all the water has been absorbed and quinoa is tender. Remove from the heat and set aside with the lid on for a further 5 minutes before fluffing up with a fork.

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