QUINOA SALAD WITH DRIED MANGO ENJOY DAN:

               QUINOA SALAD WITH DRIED MANGO by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

SALAD INGREDIENTS:

1 quinoa

1-1/2-cups water

1/2-cups dried mango slices, soaked overnight, then cur into 1/2-inch dice

1/4-cup slivered almonds

1/4-cup pecans, chopped

2 tablespoons roasted pumpkin seeds

1 cucumber

DRESSING:

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/4-teaspoon EACH turmeric and paprika

1 tablespoon lime juice

2 tablespoon fresh cilantro

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Rise quinoa, drain well, add to a saucepan with 1-1/2 cups water and 1/4-teaspoon salt.

2.   Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.

3.   Remove from heat and let quinoa sit covered for 5 minutes.

4.   Fluff quinoa with a fork and let cool to room temperature.

5.   Peel and thinly slice the cucumber.

6.   In a bowl add diced dried mango along with cucumber and almond, pecans, and sunflower seeds.

7.   Add the cooked quinoa to the mango mixture.

8.   Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.

DRESSING:

1.   Heat turmeric, paprika in 1 teaspoon oil a small pan over medium-low heat for 40 seconds.

2.   Add lime juice to the oil and turmeric and paprika.

3.   Mix tin remaining olive oil, cilantro, salt, and pepper, whisk to blend.

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