Quinoa Salad with Zucchini & Dried fruits
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| Image by ITP Publishing |
I absolutely love quinoa salads. And what I love even more, is salads you can make ahead of time and eat whenever you please. Just like this one. Easy, healthy and delicious. Enjoy! xx
Serves 4
Prep & Cook Time: 30 minutes
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2 cups quinoa
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1 cup chick peas
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6 zucchinis, cut into rounds
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1 cup dried figs, cut into small pieces
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¼ cup sunflower seeds
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½ cup parsley, finely chopped
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1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
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1 cup olive oil
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Salt and pepper to taste
1.
Cook the quinoa as directed on the pack
then set aside and let it cool.
2.
In a pan, heat a little olive oil and
sauté the zucchinis for a few minutes, just until they soften slightly, set
aside and let it cool.
3.
Make the dressing by whisking balsamic
with olive oil and season to taste.
4.
In a large salad bow, toss all the
ingredients together and incorporate the dressing a little or as much as you
like. Season to taste. Enjoy!
As featured in Harper's Bazaar Arabia - October 2012.
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