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Quinoa Summer Salad

Posted May 31, 2010 by rbarr

Posted in : Cuisines :
  • Prep Time :
    30 min
  • Cook Time :
    12 min
  • Ready Time :
    42 min

Servings

12 servings

Ingredients

  • 454 grams organic quinoa
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 medium Roma tomatoes seeeded and diced
  • 1 bunch green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup slivered almonds

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  • 2 tablespoons dried basil Don't use fresh it will brown
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 1/3 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 large lemon zest and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons organic sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • Bring a pot of salted water or stock to the boil, add quinoa and free boil for 12 minutes, strain and refresh under cold water. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add tomatoes, onions, cranberries, and almonds to the quinoa
  • With a hand blender mix dressing ingredients until sugar is disolved.
  • Pour over salad and mix thoroughly 

About rbarr

I am a gluten free chef and the owner of 'The Back Alley Kitchen' in Dundas, Ontario. Our product line is called Yad Never Know. I love creating new gluten free recipes. I have an awesome open concept bakery. Come check out the action and taste for yourself why we called our products Yad Never Know.

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