TDF! (to die for)

Organic Quinoa Salad

TDF! (to die for)

Refreshing, light and tasty quinoa salad

Serves 4

Yields 5 cups

3 Tbs raisins

3 Tbs dried apricots, sliced into thin strips

1 cup organic quinoa

1 large organic lemon (wash well before zesting)

3 Tbs organic olive oil

1/4 tsp ground coriander

1/4 tsp ground cumin

1/4 tsp ground paprika

kosher salt

1 large organic avocado, not too ripe

3 organic green onions thinly sliced

3 Tbs chopped toasted almonds (if you toast them yourself, I think they taste soooo much better)

Make quinoa following directions on package. Cool to room temp.

Grate the zest from the lemon into a small bowl and whisk 2 Tbs of the lemon juice, olive oil, spices and a 1/4 tsp Kosher salt.

In a large bowl, toss the quinoa with the fruit and nuts, then the vinaigrette. Mix well. Carefully cut the avocado and add folding it in carefully. 

Mmmmmmm!