Healthy Moroccan Quinoa Salad

If looking for some lunch or salad inspiration look no further! I have the perfect nutritious and healthy salad recipe for you! It has the benefits of the ancient grain Quinoa and some amazing Moroccan flavours. This healthy quinoa salad a definite winner amongst my friends and family. Enjoy!

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups of quinoa
• 1 carrot
• 1/3 cup almonds
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 6 dried apricots

Dressing:

• juice of 1 lemon;
• 2 tsp of turmeric
• 3 tsp of cumin
• 1 tsp of cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp of coriander seeds;
• handful of coriander leaves;
• 1 tbsp of olive oil;

Instructions:

1. Cook the quinoa ( I boil 2 cups of water and add the quinoa and let simmer slowly with a lid on for the quinoa to absorb all the water)
2. Let the quinoa to cool down;
3. Grate a carrot;
4. Chop the nuts, cranberries and apricots;
5. Mix together with the quinoa and the dressing.
6. Top with a few more chopped nuts and fresh coriander.

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