Quinoa Fruit And Nut Salad Recipes

QUINOA SALAD WITH FRUIT AND NUTS

Steps:

• Make salad dressing by combining the first 9 ingredients, except oil for brushing, in a jar. Seal jar and set dressing aside until needed. Place the quinoa and water in a medium pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook the quinoa, undisturbed, for 15 minutes, or until just tender and the water has evaporated. Spoon the cooked quinoa into a large salad bowl and allow to cool to room temperature. Preheat your indoor grill or barbecue to medium-high. Slice the pineapple into 4 equal rings. Brush each pineapple ring lightly with oil, and then grill 1 to 2 minute per side, or until nicely coloured. Set rings on a plate; cool to room temperature. Now cut each ring into 6 to 8 pieces. Add the pineapple, salad dressing and all remaining to the quinoa and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate salad until ready to serve. Note: Peeled, cored, half and whole pieces of fresh-cut pineapple are available in our Produce Department.

QUINOA FRUIT AND NUT SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Gather your ingredients, dice up your cherries.
• 2. Rinse you quinoa in a fine mesh strainer. Boil 2 cups of water in a saucepan and immediately add your quinoa. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from stove and pour into a bowl and let it cool for at least 15 minutes.
• 3. Next, whisk together your honey, lemon juice and olive oil. Peel, slice or dice your apple and put it into your dressing and mix up. Add your chopped cherries and pecans. When Quiona is cool add this mixture to it and stir until dressing is covering the whole salad. Now you are ready to serve.
• 4. Addt'l info:---Quinoa is a great food for people who must follow wheat-free/gluten-free diets because Quinoa doesn't contain gluten. Quinoa can be substituted for almost any other grain. ---Quinoa has a nutty, smoky flavor and is less filling than other grains and pastas. ---Quinoa was a sacred grain, hailed by the Incas as the Mother of all Grains.

QUINOA SALAD WITH DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS

Steps:

• Bring the quinoa, salt, and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Once done, scrape into a large bowl, and allow to cool for 20 minutes. Stir in the green onions, celery, raisins, cayenne pepper, vegetable oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and sesame oil. Allow to stand at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend. Stir in the cilantro and pecans before serving.