Quinoa Fruit And Nut Salad Food

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 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.

QUINOA SALAD WITH AVOCADO, DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, soak the cranberries and apricots in hot water for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• In a 2-quart saucepan, bring 2 cups water, the quinoa, and 1/2 teaspoons salt to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce the heat to medium low, and simmer until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is translucent and tender, 10 to 15 minutes. (The outer germ rings of the grain will remain chewy and white. Some germ rings may separate from the grain and will look like white squiggles.) Immediately fluff the quinoa with a fork and turn it out onto a baking sheet to cool to room temperature.
• Finely grate the zest from the lemon and then squeeze 1 Tbs. juice. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon zest and juice with the olive oil, coriander, cumin, paprika, and 1/4 teaspoons salt. In a large bowl, toss the vinaigrette with the quinoa, cranberries, apricots, avocado, scallions, and almonds. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

MINTED QUINOA FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Bring salt and 2 cups water to boil in medium saucepan and add quinoa.
• Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes (until quinoa is translucent).
• Puree mint, yogurt, and orange juice in blender.
• Reserve a few strawberry and kiwi slices for garnish.
• In a large serving bowl combine fruit, drizzle with yogurt sauce, and toss to coat.
• Add quinoa, toss gently.
• Garnish with reserved fruit, and refrigerate 1- 2 hours before serving.