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About the Recipe: Inspired by Moroccan flavors, this salad combines an array of vegetables, chickpeas, and greens that combine with healthy nuts, seeds, and dried fruits. Every bite offers a new, surprising taste. The lemon light flavor is enhanced with preserved lemon bits and surrounded with one of the healthiest grains, quinoa. Preserved lemons can be found at specialty-food shops or on the Internet. You can even make your own on eatingwell.com. Hearty salads are a great way to winterize your dinner.
*Cook’s Note: Suggestions for Fruits, Nuts, and Seeds:
(Like currants, mango, raisins, cranberries, cherries, papaya, berries)
(Like hazelnuts, almonds, pecans, walnuts, peanuts, cashews, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds)
If making the salad ahead of time, store in the refrigerator; reheat in the microwave to serve it warm.
Combine Add-Ins: In a medium sized bowl, stir together mixed fruits, seeds/nuts, green onions, and preserved lemons. Stir into cooked quinoa and drained chickpeas if serving this as a main dish.
Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and coriander. Toss dressing with quinoa salad.
To Serve: Line serving plate with coarse chopped fresh kale; spoon prepared warm salad over kale; garnish with chopped cilantro.
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Moroccan Inspired Lemon Quinoa Salad
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