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Master Receita Solta
"The quinoa salad with dried fruits harmonizes the lightness of the cooked Andean grain with the concentrated sweetness of apricots and dates and the crunchiness of walnuts. It is a refined sweet and sour option, rich in fiber and energy to enrich any menu."
- Cooking the quinoa with a 5-minute rest in the covered pot ensures loose, soft grains without residual moisture. - The contrast between the sweet dried fruits and the acidity of the lemon balances the palate without the need for sugar. - Chopped nuts add structured crunch and healthy fatty acids to the velvety base of the pseudocereal.
Wash the quinoa well under running water to remove the saponin.
In a saucepan, place the quinoa and add the 2 cups of water.
Cook over medium heat until boiling.
After boiling, reduce the heat, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the water has evaporated.
Turn off the heat and let the quinoa rest covered for another 5 minutes.
While the quinoa rests, chop the dried fruits and nuts.
In a large bowl, mix the cooked quinoa, apricots, dates, walnuts, and parsley.
Add the lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Mix all ingredients well until homogeneous.
Serve the salad cold or at room temperature.
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- Add half a cup of fresh chopped mint leaves to give a Mediterranean aromatic touch of freshness. - Add cubes of feta cheese or crumbled goat cheese to introduce a salty element in contrast to the sweet. - Sprinkle fresh pomegranate seeds on top when serving to provide bright ruby color and juicy acidity.
- Chopped walnuts can be replaced by toasted slivered almonds, cashews, or shelled pistachios. - Dates can be replaced by seedless black raisins, chopped dried plums, or dried Turkish figs. - Dried apricots can be replaced by finely chopped dried apple or tart dried cranberries.
Store the salad in a sealed glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The dried fruits soften and hydrate in the sauce over time, making the flavors even more integrated and pleasant after a few hours of refrigeration.
It is not recommended to freeze this salad ready, as the dried fruits become mushy and the texture of the grains loses its pleasant point when defrosting. Cook and freeze only the plain quinoa without seasonings for up to 3 months.
It is an exceptional garnish to accompany roasted poultry, pork loin with herbs, or grilled fish with a salt crust. It also shines served as an appetizer at festive lunches accompanied by green leaves.
Respect the proportion of 2 cups of water to 1 cup of grain, cook with a covered pot, and fluff with a fork after resting.
Yes, cooking quinoa in mild vegetable broth with a slice of lemon peel adds sophisticated flavor to the grains.
If preparing the salad hours in advance, keep the nuts separate and mix them only at the moment of serving.
Yes, the preparation can be eaten warm right after cooking the quinoa, pairing perfectly with winter roasts.
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