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Quinoa Almond Salad

Name: Quinoa Almond Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 cup (250 mL) uncooked quinoa, rinsed; 2 cups (500 mL) water; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt; 1/2 cup (125 mL) coarsely shredded carrot (about 1 small); 1/4 cup (50 mL) sliced almonds, toasted; 1/4 cup (50 mL) dried cherries or cranberries; 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh parsley; 2 tbsp (30 mL) canola or soybean oil; 2 tbsp (30 mL) balsamic vinegar; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt; Dash of pepper

Prep 10 min
Total 50 min
Servings 6

Enjoy this nutty quinoa almond salad recipe that is ready in less than an hour. It is the perfect side dish.

November 8, 2012

Ingredients

1 cup (250 mL) uncooked quinoa, rinsed
2 cups (500 mL) water
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1/2 cup (125 mL) coarsely shredded carrot (about 1 small)
1/4 cup (50 mL) sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup (50 mL) dried cherries or cranberries

2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp (30 mL) canola or soybean oil
2 tbsp (30 mL) balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
Dash of pepper

Steps

1

Heat quinoa, water and salt to boiling in 2-quart saucepan, stirring once or twice; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes or until tender.
2

Remove saucepan from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Fluff quinoa with fork; cool 15 minutes.
3

In small bowl, beat all vinaigrette ingredients with whisk.
4

Mix vinaigrette, quinoa and remaining salad ingredients in large bowl. Serve warm, or cover and refrigerate about 4 hours or until chilled.

How-To: To toast nuts, bake uncovered in ungreased shallow pan in 350°F degree oven about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Or cook in ungreased heavy skillet over medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until browning begins, then stirring constantly until golden brown.
Health Note: Adding toasted nuts to grains, such as quinoa, really brings out the flavour. Quinoa is higher in unsaturated (good) fats and lower in carbohydrates than most grains and is considered a complete protein, so there are many reasons to include it in a heart-healthy diet.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 Servings

Calories: 200

Total Fat: 9g

Saturated Fat: 1/2g

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 0mg

Sodium: 400mg

Total Carbs: 26g

Dietary Fiber: 3g

Sugars: 6g

Protein: 5g

% Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Quinoa Almond Salad

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