Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Black Quinoa, Anchovy and Quail Egg Salad


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A blissfully simple and healthy black quinoa salad with Chinese cabbage, arugula leaves, quail eggs, and a delicious vinaigrette prepared with anchovy fillets. Quinoa gives this delicious salad lots of textures to chew on and of course it's packed with protein. it is a perfect recipe for any clean-eating.

Black Quinoa, Anchovy and Quail Egg Salad

adapted from Gourmet Traveller
SaladAnchovy and Lemon Vinaigrette
  • 125 g Black quinoa, well rinsed
  • 10 Quail eggs
  • 200 g Chinese cabbages, sliced
  • 1 handful Arugula leaves
  • 3 Anchovy fillets, halved
  • Large pinch of sumac
  • 60 ml Olive oil
  • Juice of 1 small lemon, or to taste
  • 3 Anchovy fillets, finely chopped
  • 1 Garlic clove, crushed
  1. Cook black quinoa in boiling salted water for 15-20 minutes or until tender, then drain and spread on a tray to dry.
  2. Meanwhile, cook quail eggs in boiling water for 2.5 to 4 minutes depending on your preference. Drain, then refresh, peel and set aside.
  3. For anchovy and lemon vinaigrette, whisk ingredients in a bowl to combine. Season to taste and set aside.
  4. Combine sliced Chinese cabbages, and arugula leaves in a bowl, add black quinoa and dressing, toss to combine, and spread on a platter. Halve eggs, anchovy fillets and arrange on top, scatter with sumac and serve.

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77 comments:

  1. fimere14/1/15 19:10

    ça a l'air super bon j'aime bien
    bonne soirée

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  2. Rosa's Yummy Yums14/1/15 19:22

    A gorgeously healthy and scrumptious salad!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  3. GG14/1/15 19:31

    The instant I saw your photos I hankered after quails eggs. This salad looks wonderful and would leave you very satisfied. GG

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  4. Sprigs of Rosemary14/1/15 19:47

    You had me at anchovies, Angie!

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  5. Sue/the view from great island14/1/15 20:33

    Wow, you never cease to amaze me...when do you open your restaurant :)

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  6. Kelly14/1/15 21:03

    What a wonderful salad! I love the black quinoa in here and the protein from teh quail egg and anchovy makes this a hearty and satisfying meal that's healthy too! Looks amazing, Angie!

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  7. Catherine14/1/15 21:07

    Dear Angie, This is a beautiful and flavorful salad. xo Catherine

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  8. Unknown14/1/15 21:35

    A delicious and unique salad Angie, those quail eggs are so cute!

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  9. Evelyne CulturEatz14/1/15 21:53

    I never think of getting quail eggs but they are so perfect for a salad, this one looks marvelous and so healthy.

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  10. Gloria Baker14/1/15 21:57

    Look delicious ANgie!!

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  11. Anonymous14/1/15 22:06

    What a unique combination of flavours - so special! I much give this a try

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  12. jasna varcakovic14/1/15 23:35

    Delightful salad; black quinoa is yet to be tried!

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  13. Ashley@CookNourishBliss15/1/15 02:29

    What a great looking salad! I still need to try black quinoa!

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  14. Noob Cook15/1/15 02:39

    always love anchovy in salads! Simple and low-fat.

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  15. Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake15/1/15 03:33

    I was just thinking that I'm overdue to make a quinoa salad! I'm loving your vinaigrette--so yummy, Angie!

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  16. Cheri Savory Spoon15/1/15 04:05

    What a wonderful salad Angie, love quinoa!

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  17. chow and chatter15/1/15 04:07

    cool flavors and love wee quail eggs

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  18. Juliana15/1/15 06:00

    Delicious looking salad Angie...I love anchovies. Perfect meal!
    Hope you are having a great week :)

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  19. The Yum List15/1/15 06:30

    I do like your twist on this classic.

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  20. Unknown15/1/15 07:38

    Perfect salad. Healthy and delicious. Yummy yummy

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  21. Abbe@ThisisHowICook15/1/15 07:42

    Tomorrow I am making this only with regular eggs because quail eggs are hard to find unless I drive a distance. Love the flavors in this,Angie.

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  22. Gerry @Foodness Gracious15/1/15 08:24

    Gorgeous and tasty as always Angie :)

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  23. Blog do Chocolate15/1/15 10:08

    Looks gorgeous this salad Angie, I loved the mixture you made with all the ingredients ! :)

    Cheers,

    Isabel

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  24. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchen15/1/15 12:24

    How pretty and the little quail eggs are adorable.
    Sam

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  25. Barbara15/1/15 12:31

    Not only a healthy salad, but a pretty one. Love the little quail eggs, Angie!

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  26. Joanne15/1/15 13:59

    I'm sure the anchovy adds a lot to this. Sounds like a great salad!

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  27. Geri Saucier15/1/15 16:01

    Gorgeous salad. Quinoa adds great texture to salads. Love the quail eggs.

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  28. Gingi15/1/15 16:10

    I love cooking with quail eggs, not too many people do! I am contemplating keeping quail so I can raise my own eggs!! - www.domesticgeekgirl.com

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  29. Jean | DelightfulRepast.com15/1/15 16:14

    Angie, you have such a way with salads! Gorgeous!

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  30. ann low15/1/15 16:25

    This salad must be very flavourful with the anchovy in it. Pretty too!

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  31. Pam15/1/15 16:32

    The quail eggs look adorable on this salad. It looks so tasty!

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  32. The Foodie Physician15/1/15 17:35

    This is such a beautiful and elegant salad! Great textures and flavors!

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  33. Beth15/1/15 19:46

    What an exotic combination of ingredients!

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  34. SavoringTime in the Kitchen16/1/15 00:31

    What a beautiful salad, Angie. I love everything about it and know it would be delicious. I'd love to find some quail eggs. They are so cute!

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  35. Baking Diary16/1/15 01:38

    Indeed your salad looks so healthy and delicious! I have yet to try quinoa despite reading how healthy they are:P

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  36. Unknown16/1/15 02:33

    Absolute delicious looking salad. The black quinoa is amazing.

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  37. kitchen flavours16/1/15 06:09

    Hi Angie,
    Such a beautiful and delicious salad! We love quail eggs!

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  38. Cathleen16/1/15 06:28

    Ooh! I just bought some black quinoa, and am so excited to use it! This looks amazing!

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  39. Choc Chip Uru @ Go Bake Yourself16/1/15 09:40

    This is one of the healthiest salads I have ever seen! Lovely :D

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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  40. Amy (Savory Moments)16/1/15 12:38

    This salad looks beautiful and delicious! I have a difficult time finding quail eggs around here, but when I see some I snatch them up because we love them.

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  41. Ana Regalado16/1/15 14:08

    Angie , I've seen red and white quinoa here but not black . One of these days , I'll try to convinced myself to buy it :D Love your beautiful salad , it looks hearty . healthy and for sure , quiet delicious !

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  42. Emma | Fork and Good16/1/15 15:45

    I have missed your blogs in my break Angie - another fantastic salad (your salads are helping me be healthier in 2015!)

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  43. Sokehah cheah16/1/15 16:56

    What a healthy salad. Never thought of adding anchovies in a salad. Good thinking!

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  44. Alida16/1/15 17:44

    I like your widespread use of quinoa; it is such a healthy grain and tasty and there is no better way to start off the year. A nutritious and tasty salad!

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  45. Shashi at SavorySpin16/1/15 18:06

    Didn't think I liked Anchovy - till I saw it in this salad! Love your pairing of it with quail eggs and Chinese cabbage

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  46. grace16/1/15 18:25

    anchovies continue to give me the heebie-jeebies, but i'm so intrigued by black quinoa! lovely dish, angie!

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  47. Monica16/1/15 20:53

    I could eat this for lunch or dinner any day! Looks great!

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  48. Regina16/1/15 22:43

    Interestingly enough, I've only ever had red and white quinoa. Never black. I love the eggs. They are one of my favorite ingredients for a filling salad.

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  49. Viviane Bauquet Farre - Food and Style17/1/15 03:35

    So healthy, clean-looking, and interesting. You've done it again, Angie!

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  50. Ann Jones17/1/15 12:51

    Anchovies are great in so many things, I love them! This dish looks beautiful and sounds delicious :)

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  51. Mother Rimmy17/1/15 19:13

    I wouldn't know where to get quail eggs, so I'll substitute chicken eggs. I love the ingredients in this colorful salad!

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  53. Diana17/1/15 20:45

    This looks delicious!!!! <3

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  54. Vineetha18/1/15 00:29

    This salad sounds like an amazing contrast of strong flavors...and you've included arugula, which has always been my favorite green! I love the sounds of this hearty salad dish.

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  55. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com18/1/15 04:56

    I cannot find quail eggs here in Orlando. This salad has my name all over it :D

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  56. Medeja- CranberryJam18/1/15 08:37

    Love the ingredients.. Looks so delicious!

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  57. Copycake kitchen18/1/15 15:25

    Wow!!! who can't resist this delicious salad!!! You make me drool again :)

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  58. Sue/the view from great island18/1/15 20:45

    Love those beautiful quail eggs, I'm not sure I can find them here!

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  59. Tricia Buice19/1/15 02:48

    How lovely - and I bet the vinaigrette has a bunch of flavor! The quail eggs look wonderful. Do they taste different than regular eggs?

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  60. Terra19/1/15 15:42

    My husband would adore this lovely salad. Him and his father love anything with anchovies! I would love to try those Quail eggs! Beautiful, Hugs, Terra

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  61. Emma @ Bake Then Eat19/1/15 19:30

    Wow what an amazing looking salad, I have never tried quail eggs I shall have to give them a go.

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  62. Reeni20/1/15 03:13

    Another gorgeous salad! I love anchovy dressing! Wish I could try a quail egg too! I never see them here.

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  63. Sharon D.21/1/15 04:15

    You're really amazing at dishing out the most interesting salads, Angie. Love it! It's beautiful. ^.^

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  64. Alida21/1/15 12:13

    Nice salad filling and tasty. I should try quail eggs, I have never had them before. Their size is perfect for dishes like these.

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  65. Marcela22/1/15 14:08

    This salad is a masterpiece, Angie! Looks terrific!

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  66. eatgood4life.blogspot.com22/1/15 16:52

    This looks terrific. I have never had quail eggs before even though I have seen them in the supermarket. I should really try them. I also love anchovies so this would be right up my alley.

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  67. tigerfish23/1/15 03:56

    This sounds do-able for me till I find some good quality anchovy fillets. The anchovy fillets here are typically quite salty :(

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  69. My Inner Chick24/1/15 23:11

    gorgeous presentation.
    Fabulous. x

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  70. Roz @ La Bella Vita Cucina27/1/15 03:53

    Every single ingredient in this 'eye-candy' salad is perfect. Did you say 'anchovies'? with and anchovy vinaigrette? I'm all over that one Angie. When others shy away from anchovies, I say, "give them to me!" Love this! Printing, sharing, and making soon! xo Roz

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  72. thelady8home2/2/15 01:57

    I have tons of quail eggs sitting in the refrigerator. This is a fab way to use them. Fabulous photographs.

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