Tuesday, May 22, 2012

citrus pomegranite quinoa salad









My friend Angeli brought this salad to gourmet club today and it was so tasty!  I can't wait to try it again at home.

citrus pomegranite quinoa salad (my friend Angeli)
1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1/2 red onion, diced
1/4 cup fresh minced parsley or cilantro
1 cup pomegranite arils
1 can garbanzo or great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup dry quinoa, cooked in 2 cups water or broth
1-2 avocados, cut into small cubes

dressing
1/2 cup orange juice
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
2-3 teaspoons sugar, honey or agave (to taste)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 heaping teaspoon kosher salt
1 clove minced garlic
freshly cracked pepper

Whisk dressing ingredients to combine and pour over the citrus pomegranite quinoa salad.

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