Sunshine Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Sunshine Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Quinoa:; 2 cups quinoa; 4 cups water; 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1 teaspoon turmeric; For the Salad:; 1 large lemon, juiced; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey; 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; fresh ground pepper; 1/2 cup pine nuts; 1/2 cup craisins; 1/3 cup chopped mint; 1/3 cup chopped flat leaf parsley; 2 cups finely shredded green cabbage; 10 radishes, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

For the Quinoa:
2 cups quinoa
4 cups water
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon turmeric
For the Salad:
1 large lemon, juiced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup craisins
1/3 cup chopped mint
1/3 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
2 cups finely shredded green cabbage
10 radishes, thinly sliced

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To prepare the quinoa: Place quinoa, water, turmeric, and sea salt in a 2-quart saucepan and cover with lid. Bring to a boil, stir, and immediately turn off heat, leaving the pan on the hot burner. Keep covered and allow to sit for at least 30 minutes. Uncover and fluff with fork.
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To prepare the citrus vinaigrette: Meanwhile, using a citrus juicer juice the lemon and pour into a large serving bowl. Add extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and sea salt. Stir until honey and sea salt are dissolved. Add fresh ground pepper to taste.
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To prepare the salad: In a skillet over medium heat, toast pine nuts until golden. Stir frequently to avoid burning. Set aside and allow to cool. Add the mint, parsley, cabbage, radishes, and cooled pine nuts to the vinaigrette. Mix well. Slowly fold the cooled quinoa into the vinaigrette mixture making sure to break up any quinoa clumps. Mix well.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Quinoa:, 2 cups quinoa, 4 cups water, 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, and more.

Yes, Sunshine 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.

Sunshine Quinoa Salad

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