Quinoa with avocado and dried fruits
Description
The salad is quick and easy to prepare. Mix all the ingredients together – and you'll get an incredibly delicious and healthy dish. The salad is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Thinly slice the apricots. In a medium bowl, soak the raisins and apricots in hot water for 5 minutes. Drain the water and set aside.
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Step 2
2. Rinse the amaranth. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water, amaranth, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to a boil over high heat. Cover with a lid, reduce the heat to medium, and cook until the water is absorbed and the amaranth becomes translucent and tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
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Step 3
3. Immediately fluff the quinoa with a fork and spread it onto a baking sheet to cool to room temperature.
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Step 4
4. Peel the avocado, remove the pit, and slice into 1 cm thick pieces. Finely chop the green onion. Coarsely chop the almonds.
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Step 5
5. Finely grate the lemon zest on a grater, then squeeze 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest and juice with olive oil, coriander, cumin, paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
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Step 6
6. In a large bowl, mix the dressing with quinoa, raisins, dried apricots, avocado, green onions, and almonds.
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Step 7
7. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.