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Healthy Quinoa Salad With Apricots and Almonds
Kristi Rimkus
4 servings
BeginnerThe tender texture and wonderful color of red quinoa make this a delightful and healthy salad.
Total Steps
4
Ingredients
9
Tools Needed
8
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- 1 cup <a href="/R3LC2WMN">quinoa,</a> rinsed and drained
- 2 cup <a href="/PXTR53Z5">water</a>
- 0.25 cup <a href="/V6D3WG47">almonds,</a> sliced and toasted
- 0.5 cup <a href="/ZXV6PM4Z">dried apricots,</a> <a href="/C8GWVN2D">chopped</a>
- 0.25 cup <a href="/GX2K3DBW">chives,</a> finely <a href="/C8GWVN2D">chopped</a>
- 1 tablespoon <a href="/NLPYVN22">olive oil</a>
- 2 tablespoon <a href="/G8BQNFSK">white wine vinegar</a>
- 1 teaspoon <a href="/8STN5NBF">dijon mustard</a>
- 1 teaspoon <a href="/GHZ654L7">sugar</a>
Instructions
1
Step 1
Bring water to a <a href="/W7VKDJHH">boil </a>and add quinoa. Cook for 10 – 15 minutes over medium low <a href="/XZFHRHHF">heat </a>until water is evaporated and quinoa is <a href="/3L3754DG">tender.</a>
2
Step 2
Allow quinoa to <a href="/GZFHJC5K">cool,</a> then combine with apricots, almonds and chives.
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Step 3
Combine olive oil, vinegar, mustard and sugar in a small bowl.
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Step 4
Combine with quinoa and <a href="/FK6MC4B6">chill </a>for 30 minutes.
Tools & Equipment
cutting board
knife
measuring cups
measuring spoons
pot
small bowl
whisk
large bowl