Quinoa with Apple, Apricot, and Pistachio

Many years ago, Gordon Ramsey’s Hell’s Kitchen restaurant in Las Vegas had a red quinoa salad on the menu that was extremely similar to this. We loved it so much, that I tracked down a recipe online after we returned from our vacation. The restaurant currently has a different quinoa salad on their menu, but I’m so glad I have this recipe. It’s so delicious and is a great meal or side dish option in the Fall.
#GlobalApron - Week 27: Apple
#Healthy #SideDish #Vegetarian
Quinoa with Apple, Apricot, and Pistachio
Many years ago, Gordon Ramsey’s Hell’s Kitchen restaurant in Las Vegas had a red quinoa salad on the menu that was extremely similar to this. We loved it so much, that I tracked down a recipe online after we returned from our vacation. The restaurant currently has a different quinoa salad on their menu, but I’m so glad I have this recipe. It’s so delicious and is a great meal or side dish option in the Fall.
#GlobalApron - Week 27: Apple
#Healthy #SideDish #Vegetarian
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Gather your ingredients.
- 2
Rinse the quinoa really well. Cook it according to the package directions.
- 3
Meanwhile, cut the apricots into fourths and soak them in boiling water for about 5 minutes.
Drain and set aside. - 4
While the quinoa is still warm, toss in
the apricots. - 5
Cut the apple into small chunks. There is no need to peel it, but you can if you want to.
- 6
Add the apples and pistachios to the quinoa.
- 7
Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl, then add to the quinoa, and stir gently.
- 8
Finally, cut or crumble the goat cheese, add it to the quinoa, and stir gently to combine everything.
I couldn’t wait for the quinoa to cool down, so I added the cheese and it melted a little bit. I didn’t mind because it made the quinoa a little creamy. 😋 - 9
The quinoa can be served cold. You can eat it on its own, but I often like to add shredded rotisserie chicken.
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