QUINOA SALAD WITH APRICOTS AND PISTACHIOS

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Make and share this Quinoa Salad With Apricots and Pistachios recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Grains

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 cups water
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce
1/3 cup dried apricot, quartered (about 10)
1/3 cup golden raisin
1/4 cup shelled dry-roasted pistachios
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons finely chopped of fresh mint
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons mirin or 2 tablespoons riesling wine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2-1 teaspoon minced jalapeno pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • To prepare the salad, combine water, quinoa, and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Drain the quinoa mixture through a sieve over a bowl, reserving 3 tablespoons cooking liquid.
  • Combine quinoa mixture, lettuce, and next 8 ingredients (lettuce through black pepper) in a large bowl; set aside.
  • To prepare the vinaigrette, combine reserved 3 tablespoons cooking liquid, lime rind, and remaining ingredients in a bowl, stirring well with a whisk.
  • Pour vinaigrette over quinoa mixture, and toss well to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 505.9, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 14.6, Protein 9

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