With adaptations from Sally Vaughn-Johnston’s cookbook: Fan Fare! Best of Bridge. For best results toast your quinoa firstly. See how to here: http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/quinoa-toasted-16399
Ingredients: [‘lemon%2c juice and zest of’, ‘olive oil’, ‘ground coriander’, ‘ground cumin’, ‘paprika’, ‘salt %26 freshly ground black pepper’, ‘quinoa’, ‘salt’, ‘cold water’, ‘dried cranberries’, ‘dried apricot’, ‘hass avocadoes’, ‘green onions’, ‘slivered almonds’]
Quantity of Ingredients: [“”,”1 lemon, juice and zest of, finely grated “,”3 tablespoons olive oil or 3 tablespoons canola oil”,”1/2 teaspoon ground coriander”,”1/2 teaspoon ground cumin”,”1/2 teaspoon paprika”,” salt u0026 freshly ground black pepper”,””,”1 cup quinoa, rinsed well (red and white mix)”,”1/2 teaspoon salt”,”2 cups cold water”,”1 cup dried cranberries”,”1/4 cup finely diced dried apricot”,”2 ripe Hass avocadoes”,”2 green onions, thinly sliced diagonally (including white bottom)”,”1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds”]
Number of Servings: 6
Steps: [‘Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, coriander, cumin and paprika. Season to taste with salt and pepper.’, ‘Salad: Rinse quinoa very thoroughly, about 4-5 times prior to cooking to reduce bitterness. Do not skip the rinsing step. In a saucepan, combine quinoa, salt and cold water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Fluff with a fork, spread on a large baking sheet and let cool completely.’, ‘Meanwhile, place cranberries and apricots in a small bowl. Cover with warm water and let stand for about 5 minutes or until plump. Drain and set aside.’, ‘Peel avocados and remove seed. Cut into bite-sized chunks. Place in a bowl and lightly toss to coat with 1 tablespoon of the dressing to prevent discoloration. Place cooled quinoa in a large salad bowl. Add cranberry mixture, avocados, green onions and almonds. Add the remaining dressing and toss to combine.’, ‘Note: Consider a sprinkle of feta cheese over the top.’]