CURRIED QUINOA SALAD
Mmm curried Quinoa.. really, how can you go wrong with this? For a full lunch add some chicken or tofu.
Provided by kelly in TO
Categories Grains
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Toast the Quinoa in a frying pan for about 5 minutes or until it begins to pop.
- Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan and add toasted quinoa.
- Cover and simmer over a medium heat for about 15 - 20 minutes or until water is absorbed. Put quinoa in a large bowl and let cool.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan and add onion, fry onion over a medium heat until the onion begins to soften, add curry powder and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Whisk together in a bowl the remaining oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper and pour over quinoa. Stir in reserved onion mixture, carrot, red pepper, apricots, cashews, green onion, and parsley.
- Serve.
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Patrick E
pe17@aol.comOverall, I thought this salad was just okay. I wouldn't make it again.
Kaylene Lawford
kaylene_l@yahoo.comI had a hard time finding some of the ingredients, but it was worth the effort. This salad is delicious!
Allyson Bryson
a-b@yahoo.comThis salad is a bit bland for my taste. I think it could use a little more spice.
wesley lombaard
lombaard@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of curry, but I really enjoyed this salad. The flavors are very well-balanced.
Bd Shajahan
shajahan.bd15@hotmail.comThis salad is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before, and it was even better the next day.
Maher Nadeem
mahernadeem77@yahoo.comI love the addition of dried cranberries and pistachios. They add a nice crunch and sweetness to the salad.
Emma Bangura
e-b@yahoo.comThis salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover quinoa.
Ganga bahadur Ganga bahadur
g.bahadur81@gmail.comI made this salad for a picnic, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Patrick Favour
patrickf84@gmail.comThis is the perfect summer salad! It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I love that it's also healthy and easy to make.
Darwish Khoo
k.d@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind! The curry flavor is amazing, and the quinoa is so fluffy and flavorful.
Avril Arrison
avril.arrison@aol.comThis curried quinoa salad was a hit at my last potluck! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the quinoa was cooked just right. I'll definitely be making this again.