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Asian Pear–Shiso Salad With Quinoa
This layered salad is a garden of textural delight with crisp Asian pear, creamy Greek yogurt, and a shower of quinoa.
👥 2 Servings👤 Danielle Bell📖 bonappetit
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●saucepan
- ●bowl
- ●whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add quinoa, return to a boil, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 12–⏱️ 15 minutes. Drain; set aside.
2
Whisk together white and pale green scallion parts, chile, vinegar, 1 tsp. lime juice, and 1 tsp. honey in a large bowl. Add pear and cucumber; toss to coat. Season with salt; let salad sit ⏱️ 15 minutes.
. honey, divided2 tsp
3
Meanwhile, whisk yogurt, sesame paste, a pinch of salt, remaining 1 tsp. lime juice, and remaining 1 tsp. honey in a small bowl until smooth.
. honey, divided2 tsp
4
Just before serving, toss salad with dark green scallion parts and shiso. Spread yogurt mixture over a shallow bowl. Using tongs, mound salad on top, leaving behind any liquid in bowl. Scatter sesame seeds and reserved quinoa over.
Sesame seeds (for serving)
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