| Recipe Ingredients: |
| 1 c |
quinoa |
| 2 c |
cold water |
| 1/4 Tsp |
salt |
| 1 |
ripe mango, peeled and chopped OR |
| 1/2 c |
dried mango slices, soaked overnight, then cut in 1/2 inch (diced) |
| 1/4 c |
blanched slivered almonds |
| 2 Tbsp |
roasted pumpkin seeds |
| 1 |
medium cucumber, peeled and diced |
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dressing ingredients |
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salt and freshly ground black pepper |
| 2 Tbsp |
olive oil |
| 1/4 Tsp |
turmeric |
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juice of 1 lime |
| 2 Tbsp |
chopped fresh cilantro |
Cooking Directions: |
| 1. |
Wash quinoa and boil in water for 10 minutes. Cover and let quinoa sit until it absorbs all the water. Fluff quinoa with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.
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| 2. |
Peel the mango and cut into cubes. Peel and slice the cucumber thinly. Add cucumber to mango along with the slivered almonds and roasted pumpkin seeds.
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| 3. |
Heat 1 tsp oil in a small pan and fry with turmeric for 30 seconds, then let it cool. Add the lime juice.
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| 4. |
Mix in olive oil, cilantro, salt and pepper with a whisk or a fork. Add the cooled quinoa to the mango mixture, pour the dressing over the salad and toss.
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| 5. |
Serve immediately or cover and chill.
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Dried Mango
These dried mangos are a true tropical delight.
Organic Quinoa
Organic quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is a light, fluffy, edible seed that feels and tastes more like a grain.
Thanks to its mild, somewhat nutty and irresistible flavor, organic quinoa is an immensely popular
food. But this "mother grain" is also valued for its tremendous nutritional content.
Roasted Pepitas (Unsalted, No Shell Pumpkin Seeds)
A great party snack with no additional salt, yet roasted to perfection. Pepitas are ideal in salads or just for snacking. No need to worry about what to do with the shells because there aren't any!
Slivered Almonds
A California almond shaved into slivered sections. Slivered almonds are ideal for baking and for making cookies.
Turmeric
Turmeric is a fragrant spice used primarily in South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine. Makes a great addition to any dish needing some extra kick. Turmeric is also known for its health benefits.
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