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Fruity Quinoa Salad with Almonds

This cheerful summer salad eloquently pairs summer fruits with the lightness of quinoa; toasted almonds add nutty flavor and texture.

At a glance
Main Ingredient
Rice/Grains
Cuisine Type
American
Menu Part
Salad
Serves
Makes 3 hotel pans
Yield: Makes 3 hotel pans

Ingredients

2 qts. quinoa
4 qts. water
1 fresh papaya, chopped
2 cans pineapple tidbits
2 baskets fresh strawberries, sliced
1 qt. red grapes, halved
1 cup orange juice
1 cup lime juice
Sugar to taste
1 qt. almonds, toasted
Fresh mint, chopped

Methods/Steps

1. Cook quinoa in water for 10 mins. Cool. Add fresh papaya, pineapple, strawberries and grapes.

2. Combine orange juice, lime juice and sugar to taste. Add to salad base and mix together.

3. Add toasted almonds and fresh mint for garnish.
Recipe by University of Colorado, Boulder

Related Terms:

Rice/Grains, American, Salad, Side Dish

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