Quinoa Salad with Apricots and Pistachios
Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Mary Catherine Muir
A tiny grain with a texture lighter than rice, quinoa (KEEN-wah) is often dubbed "supergrain" because it's rich in many nutrients, particularly protein. If apricots are in season where you live, by all means substitute fresh--about 6, coarsely chopped--in place of the dried.
How to Make It
Step 1
To prepare the salad, combine water, quinoa, and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Drain the quinoa mixture through a sieve over a bowl, reserving 3 tablespoons cooking liquid. Combine quinoa mixture, lettuce, and next 8 ingredients (lettuce through black pepper) in a large bowl; set aside.
Step 2
To prepare the vinaigrette, combine reserved 3 tablespoons cooking liquid, lime rind, and remaining ingredients in a bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Pour vinaigrette over quinoa mixture, and toss well to coat.
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EMatthews's Review
Loved this. Forgot to add the lettuce, but it was still delicious without.
portland's Review
easy ti make, tasty, nice use of herbs in the garden. romaine wilts so add at last minue. comination of fruit and herbs is really nice
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KLHuffman's Review
My husband and I loved this recipe! I used fresh peaches instead of apricots. The combination of sweet and heat is really good.
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