CURRIED QUINOA SALAD

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Mmm curried Quinoa.. really, how can you go wrong with this? For a full lunch add some chicken or tofu.

Provided by kelly in TO

Categories     Grains

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup quinoa, rinsed & drained
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt & pepper, each
1/2 cup carrot, finely chopped
1/2 red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup dried apricot, chopped
1/4 cup toasted cashews, chopped
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Toast the Quinoa in a frying pan for about 5 minutes or until it begins to pop.
  • Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan and add toasted quinoa.
  • Cover and simmer over a medium heat for about 15 - 20 minutes or until water is absorbed. Put quinoa in a large bowl and let cool.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan and add onion, fry onion over a medium heat until the onion begins to soften, add curry powder and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Whisk together in a bowl the remaining oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper and pour over quinoa. Stir in reserved onion mixture, carrot, red pepper, apricots, cashews, green onion, and parsley.
  • Serve.

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