QUINOA, AVACADO, DRIED FRUIT SALAD

QUINOA, AVACADO, DRIED FRUIT SALAD image

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 17

Dressing:
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
3 Tbsp. olive or vegetable oil
1⁄2 tsp. ground coriander
1⁄2 tsp. ground cumin
1⁄2 tsp. paprika
Salt & pepper
Salad:
1 cup red or white quinoa, rinsed well
1⁄2 tsp. salt
2 cups cold water
1 cup dried cranberries
1⁄4 cup finely diced dried apricots
Warm water
2 ripe avocados
2 green onions, sliced diagonally
1⁄4 cup toasted slivered or sliced almonds

Steps:

Whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, coriander, cumin and paprika. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook quinoa and allow to cool. Meanwhile, place cranberries and apricots in a small bowl, cover with warm water & let stand for about 5 minutes.Drain & set aside. Cut avacados into bite-sized chunks & place in a small bowl & toss with 1 Tbsp. of dressing. Place cooled quinoa in a large salad bowl. Add cranberry mixture, avocados, green onions and almonds. Add remaining dressing and toss to combine.