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Tomato-Mint Quinoa Salad
A refreshing and aromatic grain salad that combines fluffy quinoa with juicy diced tomatoes and a generous amount of fresh mint. The mint adds a cooling, bright note that makes this salad exceptionally invigorating during the hot summer months. Dressed simply with olive oil and lemon, it is a light and healthy dish that celebrates fresh herbs.
A refreshing and aromatic grain salad that combines fluffy quinoa with juicy diced tomatoes and a generous amount of fresh mint. The mint adds a cooling, bright note that makes this salad exceptionally invigorating during the hot summer months. Dressed simply with olive oil and lemon, it is a light and healthy dish that celebrates fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/4 cup Quinoa
- 2 tbsp Raisin
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 48.13 g Tomato, diced
- 27.5 oz Onion, minced
- 290 g Radish, quartered
- 13.3 oz Cucumber, diced
- 4 cubes Almond, sliced toasted
- 1 tbsp Mint, chopped
- 1 tbsp Parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp Cumin, ground
- 1 tbsp Lime Juice
- 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Bring water to boil in a small saucepan. Pour in quinoa, raisins, and a pinch of salt. Cover, and let simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, then remove from heat, and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Toss together the tomatoes, onion, radish, cucumber, and almonds in a large bowl. Stir in the cooled quinoa, then season with mint, parsley, cumin, lime juice, sesame oil, and salt. Chill 1 to 2 hours before serving.
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