Sweet Quinoa Salad
Sweet almonds and vegetables add flavor and color to this marinated quinoa salad.
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Ingredients
Almonds
1 tablespoon Land O Lakes® Butter
1
2 cup sliced almonds3 tablespoons sugar
Dressing
1
2 cup white wine vinegar2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1
4 teaspoon black pepperSalad
1 3
4 cups water1 cup uncooked quinoa
1
4 teaspoon salt1
2 cup match-stick cut carrots1
2 cup chopped celery1
2 cup sliced green onions1
2 cup sliced diagonally fresh pea pods, tips and strings removed1
2 cup chopped red bell pepperHow to make
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STEP 1
Melt butter in small skillet until sizzling; add almonds and 2 tablespoons sugar. Cook over medium heat 4-5 minutes or until sugar melts and almonds are golden brown. Watch closely to prevent burning. Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Quickly spread onto waxed paper; cool completely. Break into pieces. Set aside.
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STEP 2
Combine all dressing ingredients in small jar with tight-fitting lid; shake well. Set aside.
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STEP 3
Combine water, quinoa and 1/4 teaspoon salt in 1-quart saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover; cook 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat; let cool 15 minutes.
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STEP 4
Combine almonds, cooked quinoa and all remaining salad ingredients in large bowl. Pour dressing over salad; stir until well mixed. Refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors.
Tip #1
- If quinoa is not prewashed, line strainer with cheesecloth and rinse quinoa before cooking.
Tip #2
- Quinoa is a very versatile grain which can be used as a substitute for rice in a main dish, side dish or salad.
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