Apple Quinoa Salad With Curry Dressing |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1/4 cup raw whole almond |
1 cup organic bulk quinoa |
1 teaspoon honey |
1 tablespoon finely chopped organic shallot |
1 teaspoon curry powder |
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt |
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
fresh ground pepper |
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
2 tablespoons dried currants or 2 tablespoons dried cherries |
1 organic apple, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices |
Directions:
1. Toast almonds until fragrant in a 375ยบ F oven for about seven minutes.
2. Rinse quinoa thoroughly in a fine sieve and drain. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
3. Add quinoa, return to boil, stir, cover and reduce heat. Simmer until quinoa is tender but still chewy, about 15 minutes. Fluff quinoa with a fork and let cool.
4. For the dressing, whisk together honey, shallot, curry powder, salt and lemon juice in a large bowl.
5. Season with pepper. Whisking constantly, add olive oil in a slow, steady stream and whisk until emulsified. Add quinoa, currants, apple and nuts and toss well.
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