Name: Mint Chutney Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh mint; ½ cup fresh cilantro; 1 jalapeño; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger; 1 clove garlic; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 2 cups cooked quinoa (any color); 1 cup mint chutney; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 cup fresh mint; ½ cup toasted walnuts; ½ cup dried cherries

Mint Chutney Quinoa Salad

We love how fresh this mint chutney tastes when combined with quinoa to make a simple easy salad. We use the same chutney to make Lamb Kabobs which you can serve with this salad or with plain rice.

Mint Chutney Quinoa Salad

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

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Ingredients

2 cups fresh mint
½ cup fresh cilantro
1 jalapeño
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
1 clove garlic
¼ cup fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups cooked quinoa any color
1 cup mint chutney
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup fresh mint
½ cup toasted walnuts
½ cup dried cherries

Instructions

To prepare chutney: Add mint, cilantro, jalapeño, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, cumin and salt to the bowl of a food processor or pitcher of a blender and pulse until all ingredients are well blended together. Transfer to a covered container and store in the fridge up to 3 days, until ready to use.
Combine quinoa with mint chutney, evoo, fresh lemon juice, and additional fresh mint. Toss in toasted walnuts and dried cherries.