Aztec Grain Salad
Courtesy of Recipes for Healthy Kids Cookbook for Homes 6 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 30 Min. Cook Time • 2 Hr. Chill TimeIngredients |
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1 1/2 c. quinoa, dry |
1 3/4 c. fresh Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cubed 3/4-in. |
1 3/4 c. fresh butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cubed 1/2-in. |
1 Tbsp. canola oil |
1/4 tsp. ground ginger |
3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon |
1/4 c. frozen orange juice concentrate |
1 1/2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil |
1 tsp. honey |
1/3 tsp. Dijon mustard |
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar |
1/8 tsp. salt |
1 dash ground black pepper |
1 dash ground white pepper |
1/2 tsp. fresh cilantro, chopped |
optional: use additional cilantro as a garnish |
1/3 c. dried cranberries, finely chopped |
1/3 c. golden raisins, seedless, finely chopped |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer until water runs clear, not cloudy. Combine quinoa and 3 cups water in a medium pot. Cover and bring to a boil. Turn heat down to low and simmer until water is completely absorbed, about 10-15 minutes. When done, quinoa will be soft and a white ring will pop out of the kernel. The white ring will appear only when it is fully cooked. Fluff with a fork. Cover and refrigerate. A rice cooker may be used with the same quantity of quinoa and water.
3. Combine apples and squash in a large mixing bowl. Add canola oil, 1/8 tsp. ginger, and 1/4 tsp. cinnamon. Toss well to coat.
4. Pour apples/squash mixture onto a large baking sheet and place in oven at 400°F. Roast for 15 minutes or until squash is soft and slightly brown on the edges. Do not overcook. Remove and set aside to cool.
5. In a medium mixing bowl, combine orange juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, salt, peppers, cilantro, and remaining ginger and cinnamon. Whisk together to make dressing.
6. In a large mixing bowl, combine quinoa, apples/squash mix, cranberries, raisins, and dressing. Toss well to combine. If desired, garnish with additional cilantro.
Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours. Serve chilled.
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