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Thursday, January 20, 2011

Apple and Quinoa Salad

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Apple and Quinoa Salad

juice from 1 lemon
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup canola or sunflower oil
1/3 cup honey

5 cups cooked quinoa (always use a 2:1 ratio, water to quinoa - when cooking)
2 apples, cored and chopped
1 bell pepper, diced small
1 cup fresh corn kernels
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup currants
1 small red onion finely chopped
1 cup toasted, chopped pecans
1 cup fresh parsley and mint, chopped
sea salt and pepper

Place lemon juice, cider vinegar, orange juice, oil and honey in a small bowl and stir to combine.

In a large bowl, combine quinoa and all remaining ingredients well, then stir in dressing. Adjust seasonings and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Serves 6 as a main course salad

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