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Curried Quinoa Salad

Name: Curried Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable or chicken broth; 1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved; 1 small cucumber, diced; 1/3 cup diced red onion; DRESSING:; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon yellow mustard; 1/2 teaspoon curry powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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Total Time

Prep: 35 min. + chilling

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023

Quinoa is such a fantastic salad base—it's full of protein, it adds a nutty flavor, and it's the perfect vehicle to soak up any kind of dressing. If you like a little more heat, add more cayenne or curry to the dressing. —Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta

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Ingredients

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable or chicken broth
1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 small cucumber, diced
1/3 cup diced red onion
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine first 4 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly.
Add tomatoes, cucumber and onion to quinoa. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients; toss with salad. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, about 2 hours. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 176 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 320mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

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