Quinoa And Pomegranate Salad

Name: Quinoa And Pomegranate Salad
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed in cold water three times; 6 cup water; 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 cup scallion greens, washed and sliced into thin rounds; 1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley, washed and roughly chopped; seeds from one pomegranate (about one cup)one tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 cup toasted sliced or slivered almonds (optional)

The Daily Meal Staff|Oct. 21, 2015 3:06 pm EST

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Try this quinoa and pomegranate salad – a fresh and healthy side dish for any occasion.This recipe is courtesy of Sparkpeople.com

Servings

1

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed in cold water three times
6 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup scallion greens, washed and sliced into thin rounds
1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley, washed and roughly chopped
seeds from one pomegranate (about one cup)one tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup toasted sliced or slivered almonds (optional)

Directions

In a large pot, add the 1/2 salt to the 6 cups of water, and bring to a boil. Add the quinoa, and cook until tender (about 8 minutes). Using a sieve, drain it well. Cool it to room temperature, and set it aside in the refrigerator.Mix the scallion greens, parsley, pomegranate seeds, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and sugar in a bowl.Add the quinoa, and season with salt and pepper to taste. To serve, top with the toasted almonds.