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California Plum and Quinoa Salad

SUBMITTED BY: EatCaliforniaFruit.com

"Quinoa, a protein-rich grain is paired with California plums, walnuts and bell peppers in this refreshing salad. Serve as a light lunch or a side dish for a grilled summer meal."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 13 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
Read Reviews (9)
PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  12 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 32 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/4 cups quinoa
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 2 fresh California plums, pitted and diced
  • 1/2 cup chopped, toasted walnuts
  • 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 3 tablespoons flax oil
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. Rinse quinoa and drain well. Add to boiling water; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 12 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let chill for about 30 minutes. Stir together quinoa, plums, walnuts, peppers and onions in a medium bowl. Whisk together remaining ingredients in a small bowl and pour over salad; toss well to coat all ingredients with dressing. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2008 by BugsNRoo
Delicious! I was looking for a nice quiona salad using ingredients I had on hand, and while... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2008 by AELAINA
I made a few changes since I was missing some ingredients. I used about 2 T. chopped yellow... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2008 by JULIAL
This recipe is delicious! Next time I make it I will only use walnut oil. I think the olive... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2008 by Sharon H
This was very refreshing on a hot summer day - I enjoyed it. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2008 by HMarche
Nice light side dish, but a little bland. I didn't have flax oil so I used all olive oil, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2008 by Gloria
ABSOLUTELY delicious! I had purchased about 10 pounds of plums at a great price, and after... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2008 by KymInNM
I LOVED this, but my boyfriend thought it was just OK; he's used to quinoa in more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2008 by CJ in Texas
Delicious! I halved the recipe and had plenty for a side at dinner and then some left over... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2008 by Renee
I loved this recipe. It tasted amazing after sitting in the refridgerator overnight. I think... MORE


 
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