Lemon - Soaked Quinoa with Prunes
Lemon - Soaked Quinoa with Prunes

Lemon-Soaked Quinoa with California Prunes, Pistachios & Watercress

Provided by: Kumquat on behalf of the California Prune Board

Makes: 3-4Prep Time: 15 minutes plus 30 minutes chill timeCook Time: 20 minutes
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INGREDIENTS

  •  
  • Vinaigrette
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • Salad
  • 1 cup water
  • ⅔ cup red quinoa
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup shelled pistachios
  • ½ cup sliced California Prunes
  • ½ cup thinly sliced radishes
  • 3 green onions, sliced in ¼-inch slices
  • Watercress
  • Fried Egg, optional

DIRECTIONS

Vinaigrette

  1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl; whisk until well-combined.

Set aside.

Salad

  1. Combine water, red quinoa and salt in a small saucepan.
  2. Heat over medium-low heat to a simmer; simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, an additional 10 minutes.
  4. Transfer quinoa to a medium bowl.
  5. Pour half of dressing on top of quinoa and stir to combine.
  6. Chill for 30 minutes.
  7. Stir in pistachios, California Prunes, radishes, and green onions slices.
  8. Top with remaining dressing and stir well.

To assemble: Serve quinoa salad on top of watercress.

Top with a fried egg, if desired.

AUTHOR

Kumquat