Quinoa and Grape Salad with Toasted Almonds
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Recipe type: Side Dish
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Serves: 5-6 servings
 
Flavorful quinoa dish that serves as a side or even a main dish.
Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • ⅔ cups slivered almonds
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • ¾ cups grapes, halved
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Toast almonds until crisp and lightly browned—approximately 5 minutes- then set aside.
  3. In medium saucepan, heat 2-3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Add diced zucchini and saute until zucchini is browned on both sides, about 10 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, halve grapes and set aside.
  6. Add toasted almonds, sautéed zucchini, halved grapes and balsamic vinegar to quinoa and toss to mix evenly.
  7. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Enjoy!
Recipe by My Judy the Foodie at https://www.myjudythefoodie.com/2017/02/quinoa-grape-salad-toasted-almonds/