Curried Quinoa Salad With Yogurt-cumin Dressing

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup quinoa, well-rinsed and drained
• 2 teaspoons curry powder or 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 8 green onions, chopped
• 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 3 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon hot chili sauce (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Recipe

• 1 in a small bowl, mix together all the dressing ingredients. refrigerate.
• 2 heat the water to a boil in a large saucepan. add the quinoa and curry powder or garam masala, lower heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes (water should be absorbed).
• 3 meanwhile, combine the green onions, chickpeas, carrots and cranberries in a large bowl.
• 4 when the quinoa is done, either toss with the veggies or place on plates and top with the veggies.
• 5 serve drizzled with the dressing.