QUINOA, CUCUMBER AND CURRANT SALAD

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Quinoa has an unique crunchiness that makes it great in a salad. This is healthy and tastes great. This recipe is from the cookbook Monday to Friday by Michele Urvater.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories     Grains

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup quinoa
4 cups water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or 3 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
2 -3 drops Tabasco sauce (optional)
1/2 cup currants or 1/2 cup raisins
2 cucumbers
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse quinoa well under running water and drain.
  • Bring water to a boil in a medium size saucepan over medium heat. Add the quinoa and simmer uncovered until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix the oil, vinegar and Tabasco if using in a serving bowl. Add the currants. Peel, seed and cut the cucumbers into small dice and add them to the bowl.
  • When the quinoa is tender, drain it well and add to bowl. Toss all ingredients together while the grain is still warm. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve at room temperature or chilled.

Serious Times
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa.


Mathias Gimbishi
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I'm not a huge fan of cucumber, but I really liked the way it paired with the quinoa and currants in this salad.


Sean Kennedy
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This salad is a great healthy option for a quick lunch or dinner.


Waseem Shezaad
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I've never made a salad with quinoa before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kenneth Grant
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet currants and the crunchy cucumbers.


Donald Clements
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I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing was so good that it made me forget all about the quinoa.


Mensah Joseph
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I made this salad for a picnic, and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Lara Ibraheem
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This salad is a great summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and perfect for a hot day.


Rayhan Angel
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The quinoa is nutty and hearty, the cucumber is cool and refreshing, the currants are sweet and tart, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful.


Gene Groseclose
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a great make-ahead dish for busy weeknights.


Aaskaseanna Santiful
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make, healthy, and delicious.


ava fahey
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! The flavors of the quinoa, cucumber, and currants complemented each other perfectly, and the dressing was light and refreshing.