Curried Quinoa Salad
Serves 3
Ingredients
* 1 cup quinoa grains
* 1 cup organic jasmin rice
* 1 red onion, finely diced
* 1 cup sultana's
* 1 red and green capsicum, diced
* 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (coriander), save some for garnish
* 1/2 cup chopped celery
* 1 cup fresh corn
* 1 heaped teaspoon ground cilantro seed(coriander)
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1 heaped teaspoon ground cumin
* 1 heaped teaspoon ground turmeric
* 1 fresh red chilly, finely diced
* 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
* 2 cloves garlic, finely diced or grated
* 3 table spoons extra virgin olive oil
* 3 table spoons apple cider vinegar
* 1 cup roasted cashews (for garnish)
Method
1. Rinse quinoa and rice in cold water and drain.
2. Cook quinoa and rice in boiling water using the absorption method or in a rice cooker for approximately 10-12 minutes to retain the nutrients. In a separate bowl combine cilantro (coriander), cumin, cinnamon, chilly, ginger and garlic and add oil and vinegar to make the dressing.
3. Mix the ingredients together with a spoon. Set aside. Combine all the other ingredients in a large salad bowl. Now fold dressing through.
4. Garnish with cilantro (coriander) and toasted cashews.
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