Citrus Quinoa Salad

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(Use organic ingredients whenever possible).

This colorful and fresh salad will invigorate your taste-buds. A pleasing combination of wholesome quinoa, chickpeas, and beluga black lentils mingles with the lively flavors of a dressing made with zesty citrus and omega-3 containing flax oil. A source of complex carbohydrates, protein, fiber, iron, and vitamin C, this salad can be enjoyed on the side or as a light meal.

Yields4 ServingsCategory
 1 ½ Dried apricots, diced – or substitute with other dried fruit
 ¼ cup Cucumber, diced
 1 Green onions, diced
 1 tbsp Golden raisons (optional)
 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar
 ½ tbsp Olive, sunflower, grapeseed, or other cooking oil
  cup Fresh squeezed orange juice
  cup Fresh squeezed lemon juice
  cup Fresh mint leaves, sliced thin
1

Precook quinoa, chickpeas and lentils prior to starting recipe.

2

In measuring cup, mix remaining ingredients for dressing.

3

Toss dressing with salad and let marinate for one hour.

4

This may be served over lettuce greens.

*Cooking times can vary based on the batch size.

Eating nutritionally can be quick, convenient, and cost effective. For hints and tips please see our Convenient Use Tips and Cooking Tips .

Ingredients

 1 ½ Dried apricots, diced – or substitute with other dried fruit
 ¼ cup Cucumber, diced
 1 Green onions, diced
 1 tbsp Golden raisons (optional)
 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar
 ½ tbsp Olive, sunflower, grapeseed, or other cooking oil
  cup Fresh squeezed orange juice
  cup Fresh squeezed lemon juice
  cup Fresh mint leaves, sliced thin

Directions

1

Precook quinoa, chickpeas and lentils prior to starting recipe.

2

In measuring cup, mix remaining ingredients for dressing.

3

Toss dressing with salad and let marinate for one hour.

4

This may be served over lettuce greens.

Citrus Quinoa Salad
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