Grape Lime And Quinoa Salad Surprise Food

GRAPE AND QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Prepare the quinoa by bringing the chicken broth to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, and cover. Simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 12-15 minutes. Fluff quinoa.
• Combine grapes, 1 T olive oil, and 1 T balsamic vinegar and toss to coat. Spread grapes out on a rimmed baking sheet (it develops some liquid) and bake 10-12 minutes. Allow to cool.
• Combine quinoa, grapes and their liquid, feta cheese, dried currants, slivered almonds, parsley, and shallot, and mix well.
• Combine remaining 1 T olive oil and 1 T balsamic vinegar in a small bowl and whisk until well combined. Drizzle oil and vinegar mixture over quinoa and toss to coat.
• Serve room temperature or chilled.

GRAPE, LIME, AND QUINOA SALAD SURPRISE

Steps:

• Toss grapes, cucumber, quinoa, mint, spinach, and almonds together in a large bowl; sprinkle salt over the top.
• Whisk grapeseed oil and lime juice together in a small bowl; pour over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until flavors combine, at least 3 hours.

GRAPE LIME RICKY

Steps:

• Combine the lime juice and Grape Simple Syrup in a highball or wine glass. Top off with some ginger ale or sparking water. Add ice, then stir and serve immediately.
• Combine the jelly and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepot. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and stir until the jelly is dissolved. Let simmer until syrupy, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool completely.

CONFETTI QUINOA SALAD WITH LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine quinoa, beans, bell pepper, mango, avocado, green onion, and cilantro.
• Drizzle over lime juice, olive oil, vinegar, (honey, if using), salt, and pepper.
• Gently toss to coat.
• Chill until ready to serve.

QUINOA FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• To make 2 cups of cooked quinoa, measure out 2/3 cup of dry quinoa. Wash very well until water runs clear in a fine mesh colander.This removes the bitter taste from quinoa seed. This natural coating of a substance is called saponin. Saponin has a bitter flavor which discourages birds from eating it so wash well. To cook the quinoa, you will use a 2:1 ratio of liquid to quinoa, or 1 and 1/3 cups of water for 2/3 cup of dry quinoa.
• Cook quinoa per label directions, which is generally bringup to a boil and then simmer for about 10-15 minutes with a lid or until allthe water is absorbed and the quinoa is light and fluffy. Set aside with lid onfor 5 minutes and then fluff with a fork. If you are cooking a large amount ofquinoa it can take up to 2 minutes to cook. Quinoa is done cooking when thetiny spiral (the germ) separates and curls around the seed. You can cook your quinoa the day before and store inrefrigerator or make the day of and cool in the freezer to assist with coolingprocess.
• In a small bowl mix together your lime (or lemon juice), orange juice, zest of lemon (or lime) and honey until honey is incorporatedChop up your grapes, mangoes, pineapple, apricots, cherries and add your washed blueberries to your cooked and cooled quinoa.
• Add your citrus honey dressing to the quinoa and fresh fruit mixture, add chopped mint and mix well. Serve and enjoy.

GREEN GRAPE AND AVOCADO QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together lime zest, lime juice and olive oil. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
• Toss the quinoa, grapes, cucumbers, mint, parsley, scallions and avocados together with the dressing. Serve chilled or at room temperature.