CARROTS AND QUINOA SALAD

Quinoa pronounced as keen-wah is a highly nutricious grain with tons of dietary fiber and protein.It is a very light salad with lots of fresh herbs and flavourful cilantro-cumin dressing.Next week i will post as how to cook quinoa.

INGREDIENTS

FOR DRESSING
2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp freshly roasted cumin powder
Salt to taste
2 tbsp cilantro leaves minced or finely chopped
2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

FOR SALAD
1cup boiled quinoa
2 small carrots grated
2 spring onions thinly diced, softer parts only
A small handful of chopped red onions
2 vine ripe tomatoes, chopped roughly
1/2 english cucumber cut in small cubes
4-5 chopped sweet basil leaves
2 tbsp raisins soaked in water for 5 minutes and drained
Freshly ground black pepper

Put all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk them together and keep aside. It can be made ahead of time, cover and refrigrate.

Take a big salad bowl, add all the salad ingredients and toss them gently with the dressing. Add freshly ground pepper. It is ready to be served with soup or sandwich.