Quinoa Salad with Orange-Cumin Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Quinoa Salad with Orange-Cumin Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup sliced almonds; 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained; 1/4 tsp. salt; ⅓ cup dried apricots, diced into small pieces; ⅓ cup raisins; ⅓ cup fresh orange juice; 1 shallot, finely chopped (2 Tbs.); 2 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley; 2 Tbs. chopped cilantro; 2 Tbs. chopped fresh mint; 1 Tbs. grated orange zest; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. ground coriander; 2 Tbs. olive oil; 2 oranges, peels sliced off and sections cut out

Servings: persons

⅓ cup sliced almonds
1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
1/4 tsp. salt
⅓ cup dried apricots, diced into small pieces
⅓ cup raisins
⅓ cup fresh orange juice
1 shallot, finely chopped (2 Tbs.)
2 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbs. chopped cilantro
2 Tbs. chopped fresh mint
1 Tbs. grated orange zest
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
2 Tbs. olive oil
2 oranges, peels sliced off and sections cut out

1
Toast almonds 4 to 5 minutes in dry skillet or toaster oven, or until pale brown and fragrant, stirring often.
2
Bring 2 cups water to a boil in medium saucepan.
3
Add quinoa and salt, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 15 minutes, or until tender and almost all water is absorbed.
4
Drain, then transfer to large bowl.
5
Toss with apricots and raisins.
6
Whisk together orange juice, shallot, parsley, cilantro, mint, orange zest, cumin, and coriander.
7
Whisk in oil.
8
Pour dressing over quinoa, and toss to coat.
9
Garnish with orange slices and toasted almonds.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup sliced almonds, 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained, 1/4 tsp. salt, ⅓ cup dried apricots, diced into small pieces, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Salad with Orange-Cumin Vinaigrette 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 Orange-Cumin Vinaigrette

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