Perfect Summer Quinoa Salad with English Peas / May 30, 2015 by Alexander Jaime

Get back on track after an indulgent weekend with this satisfying and antioxidant-rich recipe.

The Nourish Kitchen + Table in NYC, created the recipe. Summer herbs and arugula bring in additional antioxidants and the red chili gives your metabolism an extra tiny boost with some added heat.

Black Quinoa Salad with English Peas, Arugula, Mixed Herbs and Feta
Serves 2 as a main, 4 as a side

Ingredients
1 c. black quinoa (or red or golden)
2 c. water
1 c. spring peas
2 to 3 c. arugula
1/3 c. cilantro, chopped
1/3 c. mint, chopped
1/3 to ½ c. scallions, chopped
½ to 1 small hot red chili, thinly sliced
3 ounces of feta cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp. olive oil (add a little extra if needed)
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tsp. red wine vinegar
salt and cracked black pepper to taste

Directions
1. Bring quinoa and water to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 8 to 12 minutes. If there's a little liquid remaining, strain quinoa and place in a mixing bowl.

2. Blanch peas for 6 to 7 minutes until tender. Plunge into ice bath.

3. Add peas, arugula, cilantro, mint, scallions, chili and feta.

4. Drizzle olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Toss lightly to coat.

Check out the first recipe in our series, Watermelon Radish and Beet Salad.

Photography by Christine Han