Name: Quinoa Apricot & Almond Salad recipe by Guna Organics at BetterButter
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 1 3/4 cup water; 1/4 cup dried apricots coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup silvered almonds toasted; 1/4 cup green onions sliced; 1/4 cup mint chopped or julienned; 1/4 cup parsley chopped; 3 tbsp apricot preserves or squash; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp ginger grated; salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients Serving: 5

1 cup quinoa
1 3/4 cup water
1/4 cup dried apricots coarsely chopped
1/4 cup silvered almonds toasted
1/4 cup green onions sliced
1/4 cup mint chopped or julienned
1/4 cup parsley chopped
3 tbsp apricot preserves or squash
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp ginger grated
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Bring the water, quinoa and dried apricots to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the quinoa is tender and has absorbed the water, about 15 minutes, remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes, covered.
Mix the quinoa, almonds, green onions and mint and toss with the mixture of the apricot preserves, oil, lemon, juice, ginger, salt and pepper.
Serve at warm or at room temperature or chilled, as per choice.

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