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Quinoa Salad with Apples and Ricotta Salata

Quinoa Salad with Apples and Ricotta Salata

A wholesome quinoa salad with crisp apples, ricotta salata, and the aromatic depth of Mediterranean Magic.

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 15 mins | Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp Mediterranean Magic
  • 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
  • 2 cups water
  • ½ cup carrots, diced small
  • ½ cup cucumber, seeded and diced small
  • ½ cup celery, diced small
  • ¼ cup red onion, diced small
  • ¼ cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • ½ cup apple, diced small
  • ½ cup ricotta salata (or any firm cheese), diced small
  • 4 tbsp hemp oil or olive oil
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 lemon, juiced

Directions

  1. Toast quinoa with 2 tsp Mediterranean Magic in a dry pot over medium-high heat for a couple minutes.
  2. Add 2 cups water, bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook about 12 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, cover, and let sit 10 minutes.
  4. While quinoa cools, dice all vegetables, apple, and cheese to a uniform small size.
  5. Combine cooled quinoa with all ingredients, oil, vinegar, and lemon juice. Toss and serve.
Tip: This recipe features Mediterranean Magic, but feel free to experiment with any of our 8 seasoning blends for your own twist.
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