Posted By Ingrid Turner on Feb 23, 2014 in Appetizers, Featured, Fruit, Fruit & Vegetables, Healthy, How To Cook, Kiwi, Main Dishes, Quick Meals, Salads, Seafood, Shrimp, Tropical | 0 comments

If you’re looking for something different & something healthy, then this Kiwi Quinoa Salad is one recipe you must try!

Kiwis are also called Chinese gooseberries, and are from New Zealand & California with being available all year.

The lovely, fresh, green color of the fruit is disguised by a hairy, dull green exterior. When sliced, they are very pretty with the intricate, dark circle of seeds in the middle. They look like vibrant flowers!

When combined with other fruit, on a fruit tray or salad, they add a beautiful touch of contrasting color. When cooked, they turn an olive green color.

How to Make Kiwi Quinoa Salad with Shrimp:

I have a delicious salad made with quinoa & kiwi, combined with shrimp, which is great for any table spread.

Type: Salad Recipe

Serve with: Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Cool Time: 20 min
Yields: 6 servings

Ingredients:

2 cups quinoa
3 cups chicken stock or broth
6 kiwis – peeled & sliced
8 radishes – sliced
1/4 cup scallions
12 oz large shrimp – deveined & cooked
1 head lettuce – Romaine or butter; torn into bite sized pieces
dash cayenne pepper
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions:

To cook quinoa, stir it into the boiling stock or broth along with salt, pepper & cayenne pepper. Reduce to a simmer immediately & cover, cooking for about 15 – 18 min or until tender.
Allow quinoa to stand, covered for about 20 min.
In a bowl, stir together, quinoa, kiwis, radishes, scallions & cooked shrimp.
Fill serving bowls or a platter with lettuce, and arrange other ingredients attractively on top.
Pour half of your lemon vinaigrette dressing over the salad. * Tip: Serve the rest of the dressing in a small cup or creamer.

This colorful, flavorful salad will please the masses, and keep your body healthy too.