Lime Biryani Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 limes

  • 1 c dry quinoa

  • 1 1/4 c water

  • 3 Tbsp olive oil

  • 1 1/4 tsp curry

  • 3/4 tsp salt

  • 1 pkg (10 oz) shredded carrots

  • 1 can chickpeas rinsed and drained

  • 1 1/2 c thinly sliced scallions

  • 1/2 c sliced almonds, toasted

  • 1/4 c dried raisins

  • 3/8 tsp pepper

Prep

Zest or finely grate one lime to produce 1 1/2 tsp zest, then juice both limes.

Directions

In a sauce pan, combine 3 Tbsp lime juice, quinoa, water, 1 Tbsp olive oil, curry and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer covered 15-20 minutes or until quinoa transparent and liquid absorbed. Cool and place in large bowl. Add carrots, chickpeas, scallions, almonds and raisins. Toss. In a small bowl combine remaining 3 Tbsp lime juice, zest, remaining 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt and pepper. Whisk until blended. Pour over quinoa mixture, toss. I refrigerate leftovers.

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