Moroccan Style Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Moroccan Style Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons Raisins; 2 Tablespoons Dried Apricots, Thinly Sliced; 1 cup Quinoa; 1 whole Lemon, Zest And Juice; 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Corriander; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Cumin; 1/4 teaspoons Sweet Paprika; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt, Divided; 2 whole Avocados (cubed); 2 whole Green Onions, Chopped; 3 Tablespoons Sliced Almonds, Toasted; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper

Servings: persons

3 Tablespoons Raisins
2 Tablespoons Dried Apricots, Thinly Sliced
1 cup Quinoa
1 whole Lemon, Zest And Juice
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 teaspoons Ground Corriander
1/4 teaspoons Ground Cumin
1/4 teaspoons Sweet Paprika
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt, Divided
2 whole Avocados (cubed)
2 whole Green Onions, Chopped
3 Tablespoons Sliced Almonds, Toasted
1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper

1
In a small bowl, soak the raisins and sliced apricots in hot water for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2
Cook the quinoa according to directions on the package. Fluff with a fork and put in a large bowl in the fridge to cool off to room temperature.
3
In another small bowl, combine the finely grated zest from the lemon and the juice. Whisk in the olive oil, coriander, cumin, paprika and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
4
Add the dried fruit, avocado, green onion and toasted almonds to the quinoa. Drizzle on the dressing and toss to coat. Season with remaining salt and pepper, as needed.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tablespoons Raisins, 2 Tablespoons Dried Apricots, Thinly Sliced, 1 cup Quinoa, 1 whole Lemon, Zest And Juice, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Style Quinoa Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Moroccan Style Quinoa Salad

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