Quinoa Salad With Apricots And Pistachios Recipe

Name: Quinoa Salad With Apricots And Pistachios
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salad; 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; Vinaigrette; 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

Servings: persons

Salad
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
Vinaigrette
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

1
To prepare the salad, combine water, quinoa, and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
2
Drain the quinoa mixture through a sieve over a bowl, reserving 3 tablespoons cooking liquid.
3
Combine quinoa mixture, lettuce, and next 8 ingredients (lettuce through black pepper) in a large bowl; set aside.
4
To prepare the vinaigrette, combine reserved 3 tablespoons cooking liquid, lime rind, and remaining ingredients in a bowl, stirring well with a whisk.
5
Pour vinaigrette over quinoa mixture, and toss well to coat.

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

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salad, 3 cups water, 1 cup uncooked quinoa, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Salad With Apricots And Pistachios 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 Salad With Apricots And Pistachios

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