Recipe by Alexandra Zohn

Quinoa Salad with Sunflower Seeds

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Easy Easy
4-6veg Servings
Allergens

No Allergens specified

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 cup quinoa

  • 2 cups water

  • 2/3 cup raw sunflower seeds

  • 1 cup Gefen Chickpeas (or 1 can, drained and rinsed)

  • 1/2 cup dried sour cherries

  • 2 cups baby spinach, washed and dried

  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

  • 1/4 cup chives, chopped

  • sea salt, to taste

  • black pepper, to taste

Dressing

  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1.

In a medium saucepan, bring quinoa, water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil, lower the flame, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, until all the liquid is absorbed and you can see the germ separating from the seed. Let cool a bit and fluff with a fork. Transfer quinoa to a large serving bowl.

2.

While quinoa cools down, prepare dressing by blending the garlic, vinegar, honey, mustard and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

3.

Add in the sunflower seeds, chickpeas, dried cherries, spinach, mint and chives into the quinoa bowl. Mix gently and drizzle in half of the dressing. Taste and add more dressing if desired. Season with salt and pepper.

4.

Serve immediately (at room temperature).

Notes:

Leftover dressing can be refrigerated for one week and can be used with any salad.
Quinoa Salad with Sunflower Seeds

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