Quinoa and Apple Salad with Curry Dressing Recipe

Name: Quinoa and Apple Salad with Curry Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup raw whole almonds; 1 cup white quinoa; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons dried currants; 1 small McIntosh apple, cut into 1/8-inch-thick wedges; 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped, plus more for garnish

Servings: persons

1/4 cup raw whole almonds
1 cup white quinoa
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons dried currants
1 small McIntosh apple, cut into 1/8-inch-thick wedges
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped, plus more for garnish

1
Preheat the oven to 375F.
2
Spread the almonds on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in the oven until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 7 minutes.
3
Let cool; coarsely chop the nuts.
4
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly in a fine sieve; drain.
5
Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
6
Add the quinoa; return to a boil.
7
Stir the quinoa, cover, and reduce heat.
8
Simmer until the quinoa is tender but still chewy, about 15 minutes.
9
Fluff the quinoa with a fork; let cool.
10
Whisk together the honey, shallot, curry powder, salt, and lemon juice in a large bowl.
11
Season with pepper.
12
Whisking constantly, pour in the oil in a slow, steady stream; whisk until the dressing is emulsified.
13
Add the quinoa, currants, apple, mint, and nuts; toss well.
14
Garnish with mint.
15
(Per serving)
16
Calories: 304
17
Fat: 14g
18
Cholesterol: 0mg
19
Carbohydrate: 38g
20
Sodium: 154mg
21
Protein: 8g
22
Fiber: 5g

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup raw whole almonds, 1 cup white quinoa, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot, and more.

Yes, Quinoa and Apple Salad with Curry Dressing 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.

Quinoa and Apple Salad with Curry Dressing

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