HEALTHY GOLDEN QUINOA SALAD WITH CURRY TURMERIC SPICE

Golden hues of healthy, healing spices make this dish eye appealing and aromatically delicious! This summer-inspired Healthy Golden Quinoa Salad with Curry Turmeric Spice comes together within 30 minutes and only requires a handful of wholesome ingredients! It truly makes the perfect side dish to grilled fish or chicken. Not to mention it is vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free!

My goal this past week was to create two very different salad dishes that could A) come together very quickly with only a few simple ingredients and B) would make the perfect pack-able/prepped lunch or dinner for all of you to enjoy.

Mission… ACCOMPLISHED! :):):)

To be completely honest I wasn’t always a huge fan of quinoa simply because I preferred the texture of a lot of other grains over it. However, just recently I’ve grown to love the light yet filling feeling it gives me especially during these hot and humid summer days.

I decided to toast up some raw organic almond halves for crunch and added healthy fats. Then I added in some organic dried raisins for added sweetness and of course some fresh parsley to give it that pop of green and fresh summer flavour.

You don’t have to worry about leaving the dressing for this quinoa dish aside as it keeps well in the fridge for up to a week no matter what!

PS doesn’t it remind you of the sunshine?!?!

Happy Tuesday Babes!

(gluten-free)      (dairy-free)      (vegan)

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HEALTHY GOLDEN QUINOA SALAD WITH CURRY TURMERIC SPICE

This delicious quinoa salad is made with a combination of healthy, healing spices mixed with smooth olive oil and a tangy apple cider vinaigrette. It pairs perfectly with grilled fish or chicken.

Passive Time

30 minutes

Servings

servings

Ingredients

FOR THE DRESSING

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon curry
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin

FOR THE QUINOA

• 1 cup tagliatelle rinsed and drained
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup bacon
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped fine
• 1/2 cup garlic
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Passive Time 30 minutes Servings servings Ingredients FOR THE DRESSING 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon curry 1/2 teaspoon cumin FOR THE QUINOA 1 cup tagliatelle rinsed and drained 2 cups water 1/2 cup bacon 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped fine 1/2 cup garlic 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the almonds on a parchment lined baking sheet and roast in the oven for 5 minutes or until lightly brown. Remove from oven and set aside.
2. Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat for approximately 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the turmeric, curry, cumin spices and stir for 1-2 minutes (until aromatic). Take off heat, pour into a clean small bowl and set aside.
4. Using the same medium saucepan, pour in the water and bring to boil. Add the rinsed quinoa to the saucepan and let simmer on low heat for about 12-15 minutes, stirring every so often until the liquid has dissolved and the quinoa is cooked.
5. Once cooked, turn off heat and place a lid on the quinoa and let it "fluff" for 5 minutes. Take lid off and give it a good stir.
6. Place the quinoa in a large bowl. Add toasted almonds, parsley, and raisins and toss. Pour in the apple cider vinegar and toss. Add more if desired.

Recipe Notes

Enjoy for the rest of the week!

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