Healthy Quinoa Salad With Apricots and Almonds

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained

2 cups water

1/4 cup almonds, sliced and toasted

1/4 cup chives, finely chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon sugar

Bring water to a boil and add quinoa. Cook for 10 – 15 minutes over medium low heat until water is evaporated and quinoa is tender.

Allow quinoa to cool, then combine with apricots, almonds and chives.

Combine olive oil, vinegar, mustard and sugar in a small bowl.

Combine with quinoa and chill for 30 minutes.

The tender texture and wonderful color of red quinoa make this a delightful and healthy salad.

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Tuesday, September 28, 2010 - 7:02am