Quinoa Salad with Agave-Mint Dressing

Name: Quinoa Salad with Agave-Mint Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: South American,
Ingredients: 1/4 cup red quinoa; 1/4 cup white (pearl) quinoa; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 tbsp agave nectar; 2 tsps McCormick Gourmet™ Mint; 1/2 tsp McCormick Gourmet™ Sicilian Sea Salt; 1/4 tsp McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Black Pepper, Coarse Ground; 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds; 1/4 cup finely chopped dried apricots; 1/4 cup finely chopped pitted dates; 2 tbsps chopped green onion

Create a healthy, flavorful side dish featuring white (pearl) and red quinoas and mint. Apricots, dates and almonds add sweetness, color and nutty crunch.

15m

PREP TIME

15m

COOK TIME

271

CALORIES

13

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 5 (1/2 cup)

Ingredients

1/4 cup red quinoa
1/4 cup white (pearl) quinoa
1 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon agave nectar Substitutions available
- honey
2 teaspoons McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Mint
1/2 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Sicilian Sea Salt
1/4 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Coarse Ground Black Pepper
1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
1/4 cup finely chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup finely chopped pitted dates
2 tablespoons chopped green onion

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Rinse quinoas; drain well. Bring quinoas and water to boil in small saucepan on medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 13 minutes or until liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally
2 Meanwhile, mix lemon juice, oil, agave nectar, mint flakes, sea salt and pepper in small bowl until well blended. Set aside
3 Mix quinoa, almonds, apricots, dates and green onion in large bowl. Add dressing; toss to mix well. Serve at room temperature