Carrot Raisin Quinoa Salad Recipe

By Aggieskitchen

Carrot Raisin Quinoa Salad is a great nutty salad to pair with grilled chicken or fish, or as a light meal on it's own.

Carrot Raisin Quinoa Salad

Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
• 2 large carrots, shredded
• 1 cup golden raisins
• 1/3 cup pumpkin and/or sunflower seeds
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans
• 2 limes, juiced
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• big pinch coarse salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Cook quinoa according to directions, set aside and cool.
2. In a large bowl combine cooled quinoa with carrots, raisins, nuts and seeds.
3. In a small jar combine lime juice, olive oil, honey, paprika, salt and pepper and shake well.
4. Add vinaigrette to quinoa salad and toss to combine. Taste for salt and pepper and adjust. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Carrot Raisin Quinoa Salad Recipe 2022-02-28T01:49:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Admin