Quinoa and Currant Summer Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- 1/2 c chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup lemon or lime juice
- 1 tsp. agave nectar or honey
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1/3 cup currants
- 1/2 cup chopped or sliced almonds
- 3/4 cup julienned carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped mint
- 3/4 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup chopped sugar snap peas
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- For the dressing, combine lime, olive oil, honey, and a pint of salt and pepper. Mix together and set aside.
- Next, in a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Pour over the dressing, then toss salad until everything is evenly coated in dressing.
- Refrigerate and serve cold.