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Quinoa Salad

Quinoa Salad with Avocado, Orange, and Toasted Almonds

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa rinsed
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups water
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1 orange segmented and cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup cilantro minced
  • 1 tablespoon mint minced
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Combine quinoa, quarter teaspoon salt, and water in a large saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce to a simmer, and let cook for 15 to 20 minutes until water is absorbed. Let sit, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F. Place almonds in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet and roast at 400°F just until lightly browned and fragrant.
  • To make the dressing, whisk together apple cider vinegar and honey in a medium bowl. Slowly drizzle in evoo while whisking. Then whisk in cilantro, mint, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Combine cooled quinoa with avocado, orange pieces, and dressing, top with toasted almonds, and serve!
  • Recipe published in JOY of KOSHER with Jamie Geller magazine Pesach 2016. Subscribe Now.