Leftover turkey helps this salad come together really quickly. Our vegetarians will be using mushrooms and black beans. Tossed in a yogurt-based paprika vinaigrette, you'll have a salad coated with delicious goodness!
Quinoa
- 2/3 cup
, uncooked
((Or sub 2 cups uncooked. Skip for lower cal option))
Olives
- 2 oz
, sliced
Tomatoes
- 3
, chopped
((If using roma, use 4))
Avocados
- 2
, medium-sized cubed
Romaine lettuce
- 2/3 lb
, chopped
Garlic
- 2 cloves
, minced
Cilantro
- 1/4 bunch
, chopped
Paprika
- 1/2 tsp
Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp
Red wine or sherry vinegar
- 2 Tbsp
Honey
- 1 Tbsp
Olive oil
- 2 Tbsp
Plain yogurt
- 3 Tbsp
Leftover taco filling
- 1 1/4 lb
Prep
Combine quinoa with 2x the amount of water (or stock if your prefer) in a saucepan. Add in some salt. Bring to a boil covered. Lower heat, keep covered, and cook until liquid is absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Lightly reheat leftover turkey taco filling from Tuesday if desired.
All ingredients (quinoa, olives, tomatoes, avocado, lettuce, cilantro, and turkey) can be dressed and mixed in a big bowl, or you can also divide salad ingredients into serving portions and have everyone dress their own salad bowl.