Quinoa Salad With Dried Fruit And Nuts

Serves: 2

Destiney Bartoletti

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

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Prep time (avg)

5.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1.5 cups

Quinoa

1 tsp

Salt

3.5 cups

Water

1 cup

Raisin

1 pinch

Cayenne Pepper

1 tbsp

Vegetable Oil

2 tbsps

Lemon Juice

2 tbsps

Sesame Oil

Directions:

1

Bring the quinoa, salt, and water to a boil in a saucepan

2

Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, 20 to 25 minutes

3

Once done, scrape into a large bowl, and allow to cool for 20 minutes

4

Stir in the green onions, celery, raisins, cayenne pepper, vegetable oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and sesame oil

5

Allow to stand at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend

6

Stir in the cilantro and pecans before serving