Quinoa Salad

11 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 medium courgette, grated (zucchini)
  • 1 medium carrot, grated
  • 1 stalk celery, thinly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 14 cup sesame seeds
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Rinse the quinoa thoroughly.
  2. 2
    Dry-fry the quinoa in a saucepan for about 5 minutes until it browns slightly.
  3. 3
    The grains will start to pop.
  4. 4
    In a seperate saucepan boil the water with a pinch of salt.
  5. 5
    Add the quinoa to the boiling water and return to the boil.
  6. 6
    Simmer until all the water is absorbed - about 12 minutes.
  7. 7
    Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  8. 8
    In a serving bowl mix the courgette, carrot, celery, parsley and seeds.
  9. 9
    Add the cooled quinoa into the mixing bowl and mix with other ingredients.
  10. 10
    Pour over and mix the lemon juice and oil - season with salt and pepper to taste.

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