Sunday, October 25, 2009

quinoa salad with fruit and nuts

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed well and drained\
1/2 cup pitted chopped dates
1/2 cup mixed dried fruit, chopped
3 scallions, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt

bring water to boil, add quinoa cover and cook until tender and water is evaporated about 15 mintues. transfer to large bowl and stir in dates, mixed fruit, scallions, cilantro and pine nuts.

whisk together the lime juice, oil, honey and salt. pour over the quinoa mixture, toss to coat.

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