Ali Slagle's quinoa salad recipe has transformed the author's view on quinoa, emphasizing its delicious potential. The key features of an excellent grain salad include a reliable cooked grain base, a robust lemon vinaigrette dressing, and versatility in ingredient additions. The author also reflects on a personal transformation regarding radishes, initially disliked for their spiciness but now appreciated for their flavor, especially in a miso chicken recipe. Overall, the article highlights how cooking can change perceptions of certain ingredients.
I needed Ali Slagle's quinoa salad recipe, which has the three features I think every great grain salad should have: a foolproof cooked grain base, an assertive dressing and a generous versatility.
I was not a fan as a younger eater—too spicy!—but now I love their snappy sharpness... that harsh bite is mellowed in the oven as the little pink gems drink up those miso-chickeny juices.
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