Apple, Currant and Red Quinoa Salad

 

Serves 6

 

Ingredients:

 2 cups vegetable stock

1 cup red quinoa

1 cup dried currants

1 cup Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced

¼ cup green onions, sliced

½ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

¼ cup champagne vinegar

1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon honey

2 teaspoons good quality Madras curry powder

½ teaspoon sea salt

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

 

Procedure:

                            1) Combine quinoa with 2 cups vegetable stock in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.

                            2) Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and continue cooking until all water is absorbed. 

                            3) In a medium bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, currants, apples, onions, and mint.

                            4) In a small bowl, thoroughly whisk the vinegar, olive oil, garlic, honey, curry powder & garlic together and pour over the quinoa mixture.

                            5) Toss until well-blended and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.

                            6)Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

 

Enjoy!