Fresh Citrus - QUINOAsalade with dressing.

Fresh Citrus - QUINOAsalade with dressing.
(For 2 pers., preparation: + - 1/2 h.)


You need:
- 3 cups of water
- 1.5 cups quinoa, rinsed well
- 2 tomatoes, washed, dried and cut into cubes
- 2 carrots, grated
- 1/2 cucumber, chopped
- 2 tbsp. chopped parsley
- 1 grapefruit, peeled and cut into thin slices
- A small saucepan
- A large bowl
For the dressing:
- 60 ml. freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. grated orange peel
- Salt & pepper
- A bowl

Preparation:
Bring the water to a boil in the saucepan, add the quinoa and let simmer until the quinoa has absorbed all the water (+ - 15 min.) Remove the quinoa from the heat and pour the quinoa in the large bowl, let cool. Add the tomatoes, carrots, cucumber and parsley and mix everything under the quinoa. In another bowl, mix the dressing ingredients together. Pour this over the salad and garnish with the slices of grapefruit.
You do not have quinoa? You can also make this with rice or couscous. Or you can always add more vegetables of your choice.




TIP:
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