Egg, Ham and Quinoa Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette

 

You'll never go wrong with eggs and ham in a salad.  To amp up the nutritional value, add in some quinoa (pronounced “keen-nwah”).

 

This superfood is packed with protein, fiber, magnesium and iron. It is also gluten-free and is easily digestable.  Quinoa imparts a lovely nutty flavour to the dish, much like how sesame seeds/oil lifts up a meal. You can find quinoa in the organic section of most supermarkets and grocery stores. 

 

 

Egg, Ham and Quinoa Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette

 

• 3 tbspn uncooked quinoa

• 3 hard boiled eggs

• 3 slices of ham (I like to use German Ham)

• 1 small broccoli floret

For the vinaigrette

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 2 tsp vinegar

• 2 tsp sugar

• 2 tsp light soy sauce

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• Dash of white pepper

 

Method

 

1. Rince the raw quinoa and put into a saucepan with ¾ cup water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10min until cooked. Let it cool.
2. Cut the eggs into quarters and dice the ham.
3. Cut the brocoli into small bite-size florets and zap them in the microwave for 2 minutes until just cooked. Let it cool.
4. To make the vinaigrette, mix all the seasonings in a bowl and season with pepper.
5. Assemble all the ingredients and pour the dressing on top. Serve immediately.

This recipe was also published in Hungrygowhere HERE