“He’s SO Not Worth It” Quinoa and Goji Berry Salad
AuthorJackie DeKnockCategoryGOURMET L-O-V-E, Heartbreak & DetoxThis salad is oh so delicious and oh so good for you! It's a feel good dish and it can even stand all on 'two feet' as its own as a meal. Yum, try it and you'll see.
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Rinse quinoa thoroughly by running fresh water over the quinoa and draining.
In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil to medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes 2 Minutes or until soft. Add the pre-soaked quinoa and continue to sauté for another minute or so, add water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until all of the water is absorbed about 10-15 minutes 10 Minutes. When done, the grains will be translucent and the outer germ layer will separate. You will end up with approximately 2 cups of cooked quinoa.
Prepare other ingredients: lightly toast pistachios in a dry skillet (watch closely), finely chop apricots and red pepper, chop parsley and cilantro (leave stalks on), stack mint leaves, roll and slice into 'ribbons' (term chiffonade), crumble Feta with your fingers and finally dice apples! Now that was quick wasn't it?!
Place quinoa in a bowl and add other ingredients, toss well. Mix vinaigrette and then mix salad well.
Pour all ingredients in mixing bowl whisk together until well blended. (Yield 1 cup)
Enjoy this nutritious and delicious salad, you are SO worth it!
Rinsing quinoa is recommended just prior to cooking to wash away naturally occurring bitter tasting saponins that remain after processing. Double or triple your recipe as this freezes really well - portion it and freeze it for future delicious meals.
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Directions
Rinse quinoa thoroughly by running fresh water over the quinoa and draining.
In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil to medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes 2 Minutes or until soft. Add the pre-soaked quinoa and continue to sauté for another minute or so, add water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until all of the water is absorbed about 10-15 minutes 10 Minutes. When done, the grains will be translucent and the outer germ layer will separate. You will end up with approximately 2 cups of cooked quinoa.
Prepare other ingredients: lightly toast pistachios in a dry skillet (watch closely), finely chop apricots and red pepper, chop parsley and cilantro (leave stalks on), stack mint leaves, roll and slice into 'ribbons' (term chiffonade), crumble Feta with your fingers and finally dice apples! Now that was quick wasn't it?!
Place quinoa in a bowl and add other ingredients, toss well. Mix vinaigrette and then mix salad well.
Pour all ingredients in mixing bowl whisk together until well blended. (Yield 1 cup)
Enjoy this nutritious and delicious salad, you are SO worth it!
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