Sweet Quinoa Salad

Name: Sweet Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: Almonds; 1 tablespoon Land O Lakes® Butter; 1/2 cup sliced almonds; 3 tablespoons sugar; Dressing; 1/2 cup white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; Salad; 1 3/4 cups water; 1 cup uncooked quinoa; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup match-stick cut carrots; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup sliced green onions; 1/2 cup sliced diagonally fresh pea pods, tips and strings removed; 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

Sweet almonds and vegetables add flavor and color to this marinated quinoa salad.

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20 min

Prep Time

3 hrs

Total Time

servings

Ingredients

Almonds

1 tablespoon Land O Lakes® Butter

¹/₂ cup sliced almonds

3 tablespoons sugar

Dressing

¹/₂ cup white wine vinegar

2 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil

1 teaspoon salt

¹/₄ teaspoon black pepper

Salad

1 ³/₄ cups water

1 cup uncooked quinoa

¹/₄ teaspoon salt

¹/₂ cup match-stick cut carrots

¹/₂ cup chopped celery

¹/₂ cup sliced green onions

¹/₂ cup sliced diagonally fresh pea pods, tips and strings removed

¹/₂ cup chopped red bell pepper

How to make

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.
STEP 2

Combine all dressing ingredients in small jar with tight-fitting lid; shake well. Set aside.
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.
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.

Nutrition (1 serving)

200 Calories

9 Fat (g)

5 Cholesterol (mg)

390 Sodium (mg)

25 Carbohydrates (g)

3 Dietary Fiber

5 Protein (g)

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