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Quinoa, cauliflower, and ham salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cauliflower
  • ¾ cup uncooked quinoa
  • 9 oz mozzarella cheese (drained)
  • ½ small red onion
  • 4 slices serrano or smoked ham
  • 5 oz fresh spinach
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Honey mustard dressing

  • 3 tbsp mayo
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook the quinoa according to the instruction on the package. Set aside to cool down.
  • Preheat the oven to 400℉.
  • Cut the cauliflower into small florets and transfer it to a baking tray. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder and olive oil. Mix well and spread it out on the baking tray. Roast the cauliflower in the oven for 20 minutes until it is golden and tender. Let it cool down for a few minutes.
  • While the cauliflower is roasting, cut the mozzarella cheese into cubes and finely chop the red onion. Tear the serrano ham in bite-sized pieces.
  • Prepare the honey mustard dressing by mixing the mayo, Dijon mustard, honey, salt and pepper. If the dressing feels too thick, add a splash of water to thin it out.
  • When the cauliflower and quinoa are ready and have slightly cooled down, mix them with the mozzarella cheese, onion, serrano ham, fresh spinach and dressing in a large bowl. Serve with fresh bread.

Notes

  • Rinse the quinoa thoroughly before cooking to remove some of the bitterness in its coating.
Keyword Healthy, Vegetable