Quiona, goldenberry, avocado, and cashew salad

Ingredients for 6 1-cup servings.

1/2 cup organic goldenberries or golden raisins

· 4 cups cooked quinoa (1 cup dry quinoa – red quinoa is very pretty in this dish)

· 2 large avocados

· 1/2 cup raw cashews

· 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

· 4 scallions, green and white parts thinly sliced

· 1 large lemon (juice and zest)

· 1 Tablespoon olive oil

· 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

· 1/2 teaspoon paprika

· 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. If using goldenberries, submerge in warm water for 10 minutes to soften.

2. · Meanwhile, place the cooked quinoa, avocados, cashews, parsley, and green onions in a large salad bowl.

3. · Drain the water from the goldenberries and add to the quinoa mixture.

4. · In a separate bowl, combine the lemon juice and zest, olive oil, cumin, paprika, and salt. Pour over quinoa mixture and toss to combine.

starters November 21, 2012 17:26

Author Submitted by: Carolyn