Apple Quinoa Salad
Makes
2
servings
Enjoy the texture contrasts in this beautiful salad.
Meal Type
Salads & Soups
Diet Type
Gluten-Free
Vegetarian
Ingredients
½ cup almonds
1 cup quinoa
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon shallot finely chopped
1 teaspoon curry powder
¼ teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup dried currants
1 Fuji apple cut into ¼ inch dice
1 cup quinoa
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon shallot finely chopped
1 teaspoon curry powder
¼ teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup dried currants
1 Fuji apple cut into ¼ inch dice
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Place the almonds on an ungreased cookie sheet. Roast for about 7 minutes or until the nuts are fragrant. Set aside to cool and then chop fine.
3
Rinse the quinoa in a fine sieve and drain. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the quinoa, return to a boil, stir, cover and reduce the heat. Simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender but still chewy. Remove lid and fluff with a fork. Let cool.
4
In a large bowl combine the honey, shallot, curry powder, salt, lemon juice and oil. Whisk well.
5
Add the quinoa, currants, apple and almonds. Toss well.