I came up with this cold pomegranate quinoa salad over the summer. I had just discovered quinoa and was experimenting with different ways to make it. Then I got a great deal on pomegranates but had no clue what to do with all of them! I combined the two and ended up with a crisp, fresh salad that can be used as a side dish or even combined with some diced, cooked chicken(or maybe leftover turkey!) for a light meal. Even with winter approaching, it's nice to have a taste of summer and eat something cool and fresh!
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Ingredients:
- 1 c. quinoa
- 1 1/2 c. water
- 1/2 cucumber diced
- 1/2 pomegranate
- 1/4 c finely chopped cilantro
- 4 sliced scallions
- 1 shredded carrot
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt & pepper
Prepare quinoa according to directions on package...I boil 1 1/2 cups water, then add 1 cup quinoa. Reduce heat, cover and simmer till quinoa is tender. I place cooked quinoa in a bowl and cool in fridge. While that's cooling, prepare the rest of the ingredients. Dice up the cucumber, remove pomegranate seeds from half a pomegranate, finely chop cilantro, chop scallions, peal 1 carrot and shred using a cheese grater. Toss all ingredients together then drizzle olive oil over top, Add salt and pepper to taste, toss together. Refrigerate.
Can't get your hands on pomegranates? Try subbing blueberries!
Can't get your hands on pomegranates? Try subbing blueberries!
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