Quinoa Salad with Pistachios, Raisins and Yogurt Dressing

A quick to prepare salad – that makes the perfect side or a light, fresh main meal.

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ Cup Community Co Quinoa
  • 3 cup water
  • Pinch of Salt (Try one of Community Co’s Salt Grinders – we have two available)
  • ½ Cup Community Co Pistachios
  • ½ cup Community Co Raisins
  • ¼ cup Pomegranate seeds
  • ½ Bunch Continental Parsley (coarsely chopped)
  • 200g Haloumi

For the Dressing:

  • ½ Cup Community Co My Big Fat Greek Yogurt
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 1 small clove of garlic (grated)
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds

Made with

How to make

  1. Rinse Quinoa under running water and transfer to large nonstick pan.
  2. Add water and pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce to simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender.
  4. Remove from heat and toss through pistachios, raisins, pomegranate and continental parsley.
  5. Grill.

For the Dressing:

  1. Toast cumin seeds in a small, heavy pan for 1-3 minutes until darkened and fragrant.
  2. Remove from heat and all to bowl with all ingredients, stirring well.
  3. Dollop on top of salad for serving.

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