Quinoa Fruit Salad

Name: Quinoa Fruit Salad
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons raisins; 2 tablespoons dried apricots; 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well; kosher salt; 1 large lemon; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 14 teaspoon ground coriander; 14 teaspoon ground cumin; 14 teaspoon sweet paprika; 2 medium firm-ripe avocados, pitted, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch chunks; 2 medium scallions, white parts only thinly sliced; 2 -3 tablespoons coarsely chopped toasted almonds

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

3 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons dried apricots
1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
kosher salt
1 large lemon
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
14 teaspoon ground coriander
14 teaspoon ground cumin
14 teaspoon sweet paprika
2 medium firm-ripe avocados, pitted, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch chunks
2 medium scallions, white parts only thinly sliced
2 -3 tablespoons coarsely chopped toasted almonds

Directions

1

in a medium bowl soak the raisins and apricots in warm water for 5 minute drain and set aside.
2

in a 2qt saucepan bring 2 cups water, the quinoa and 1/2 tsp of salt to a boil over high heat.
3

Cover, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is translucent and tender.
4

10-15 minute (The outer germ rings of the grain will remain chewy and white.
5

Some germ rings may separate from the grain and will look like white squiggles) Immediately fluff the quinoa with a fork and turn out onto a baking sheet to cool to room temperature.
6

finely grate the zest from the lemon and then squeeze 1 tbs of juice.
7

In a small bowl whisk the lemon zest and juice with the olive oil, coriander, cumin, paprika, and 1/4tsp salt.
8

In a large bowl, toss the vinaigrette you just made with the quinoa, raisins, apricots, avocados, scallions and almonds.