Quinoa Salad with Zucchini, Raisins and Cinnamon - Salad Recipe
Quinoa Salad with Zucchini, Raisins and Cinnamon
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Category
Salad
Servings
6
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
A savoury salad that integrates cinnamon might be just the trick to revitalize your quinoa salads!
Ingredients
1 zucchini
2 tbsp olive oil
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1 cup PRANA organic white quinoa
2 cups water
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1 tsp of ground cinnamon
2 green onions
10 cherry tomatoes
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 garlic clove
A handful fresh mint
A handful fresh cilantro
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1/3 cup PRANA organic sultana raisins
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1 cup PRANA organic raw European almonds
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Cut the zucchini in ¼ thick slices. Spread slices on a baking sheet, drizzle with a bit of olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil for 5 minutes, and remove while still crunchy.
Rinse the quinoa and drain well. Cook in 2 cups of water along with the cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook for an additional 15 minutes. Set aside and let cool.
Dry roast the almonds in a hot pan for a few minutes making sure to not burn them.
Rehydrate the raisins by soaking them in a small bowl of warm water for 10 minutes.
Coarsly chop the cilantro and mint. Finely chop the green onion and grate the garlic. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
In a salad bowl, add the cooled quinoa, raisins (rinsed & drained), fresh herbs, grated garlic, green onion and broiled zucchini.
Top with the grilled almonds, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil.