Sicilian Quinoa Salad with Currants, Pine Nuts and

Name: Sicilian Quinoa Salad with Currants, Pine Nuts and Capers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups quinoa; 3 anchovy fillets, minced; 4 teaspoons red wine vinegar; Pinch of sugar; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion; 1/4 cup currants; 1/4 cup capers, rinsed, drained and chopped; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted; Juice of 1/2 lemon

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups quinoa
3 anchovy fillets, minced
4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
Pinch of sugar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup currants
1/4 cup capers, rinsed, drained and chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
Juice of 1/2 lemon

1
Rinse the quinoa in 3 changes of water in a bowl, rubbing the grains and letting them settle each time before pouring off the water (if the quinoa does not settle, drain in a large fine-mesh sieve after each rinse).
2
Cook the quinoa in a medium saucepan of boiling well-salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
3
Drain in a sieve and cool slightly.
4
While the quinoa cooks, stir together the anchovies, vinegar, sugar and olive oil in large bowl.
5
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
6
Add the quinoa to the bowl with the parsley, onions, currants, capers and pine nuts.
7
Squeeze the lemon juice over the salad and toss to combine.
8
Taste and adjust the seasonings before serving.

218

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: 1 1/2 cups quinoa, 3 anchovy fillets, minced, 4 teaspoons red wine vinegar, Pinch of sugar, and more.

Yes, Sicilian Quinoa Salad with Currants, Pine Nuts and Capers 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.

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Sicilian Quinoa Salad with Currants, Pine Nuts and Capers

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Variations & substitutions

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