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We Wish You Merry Christmas Quinoa

December 23, 2012 By Jittery Cook 13 Comments

Wishing everyone a very happy holiday season. Here is a recipe that will help to fuel you without giving you that “Oh no, what did I just eat?” feeling.

Christmas Quinoa

Christmas Quinoa

  • 5 c red quinoa, cooked with a little sea salt and cooled to room temperature
  • 2 pomegranates, seeded
  • 2 yellow peppers, finely chopped
  • 1 medium-small sweet onion (red or white), finely chopped
  • 1 bunch flat-leafed parsley, just the leaves, torn if very large
  • 1-2 c baby arugula, roughly chopped
  • 2 c lightly toasted sliced almonds
  • 1 c raisins

Christmas Quinoa

Christmas Quinoa Dressing

  • 1/2 c olive oil
  • 1/2 c balsamic vinegar
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Christmas Quinoa

Combine all salad ingredients except the almonds. Add the dressing to the salad, mixing well and tasting to adjust seasoning. Sprinkle nuts on top just before serving. Serves 20.

Christmas Quinoa Print Ready Recipe

Christmas Quinoa

Final notes:

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Comments

  1. Johnny says

    December 23, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    didn’t you hear there’s a quinoa boycott going on.? I heard about it from a guy named Marvin Simms…..

    Reply
    • Jittery Cook says

      December 23, 2012 at 8:49 pm

      Hey! He just ate some without complaining. We’re making progress.

      jitterycook.com

      Reply
  2. roghieh says

    December 23, 2012 at 8:42 pm

    This is so good. I love it.

    Reply
    • Jittery Cook says

      December 23, 2012 at 8:51 pm

      Thanks Roghieh! So glad you like it!!

      jitterycook.com

      Reply
  3. laurileeshealthycooking says

    December 24, 2012 at 8:59 am

    so beautiful I can taste it!

    Reply
    • Jittery Cook says

      December 24, 2012 at 9:01 am

      Thanks Laurilee! I’m having leftovers for breakfast!

      Reply
  4. Susan wener says

    December 25, 2012 at 7:29 am

    I think that the presentation is gorgeous and that your blog is fabulous

    Reply
    • Jittery Cook says

      December 25, 2012 at 7:40 am

      Thanks Susan! You made me smile first thing in the morning.

      Reply
  5. Nicole Garcia says

    December 2, 2013 at 11:53 am

    Is the 5 c quinoa measured before it is cooked or after?

    Reply
    • Jittery Cook says

      December 2, 2013 at 12:17 pm

      Before. It makes a very large quantity. Delicious!

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      Reply
      • Nicole Garcia says

        December 3, 2013 at 12:11 pm

        Wow, that is a very large quantity! Do you know about how much it makes? It says 20s servings but is that assuming it is a main dish? I’m making it for a side dish…

        Reply
        • Jittery Cook says

          December 3, 2013 at 12:26 pm

          That’s as a side dish.

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          Reply

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