Quinoa salad

06/24/08

I'm not sure what kind of grain quinoa is. Whatever it may be, it is good and different.

1 cup of dry quinoa, prepared al dente (which makes about 1 qt? cooked)
1/2 can chickpeas. You can eat the rest.
handful of craisins
handful of white raisins
1 - 2 TBS EVOO (enough to moisten)
chopped fresh mint (about 3-4 sprigs)
coriander (maybe a good teaspoon?)
sliced or slivered almonds - raw (you could use toasted. I used slivered, but prefer the sliced)

Salt and pepper to taste. (fresh ground black pepper)
There was another "c" spice. I almost think it was cumin, and I put a pinch (about 1/6 tsp) in mine, and it tastes fine. If I remember, I'll tell you.

Mix them all together. Serve. Makes about 2.5 qt.