Dried cherries and pistachios taste great together in this colorful side dish. It’s festive for a holiday meal, and makes great leftovers!
Total Time: 3 hrs. 20 min.
Prep Time: 20 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 8 servings, about ⅔ cup each
Ingredients:
4 cups cooked quinoa, cooled
3 green onions, thinly sliced
⅓ cup raw pistachios, coarsely chopped
¼ cup dried cherries (low sugar preferably), coarsely chopped
½ cup chopped fresh basil
1 tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
½ tsp. ground black pepper
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup champagne (or balsamic) vinegar
Preparation:
1. Combine quinoa, green onions, pistachios, cherries, and basil in large serving bowl; mix well.
2. Season with salt and pepper; drizzle with olive oil and vinegar; toss gently to blend.
3. Refrigerate, covered, for 2 to 3 hours, or until cold. Serve cold.
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