Name: Quinoa Salad with Radicchio, Carrots & Dried Apricots
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 1.5 cups quinoa; 0.33333334326744 cup pepitas; 0.33333334326744 cup raw sunflower seeds; 6 tablespoons red-wine vinegar; 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey; 1.25 teaspoons kosher salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper; 0.5 medium head radicchio, coarsely chopped; 1 cup coarsely grated carrots; 0.5 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped

Quinoa Salad with Radicchio, Carrots & Dried Apricots

Bitter radicchio is a strong foil for sweet-tart apricots and maple vinaigrette in this go-with-anything quinoa salad.

Liana Krissoff

Updated on June 19, 2020

Prep Time:

35 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Vegetarian Vegan Nut-Free

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Ingredients

3 cups water
1 ½ cups quinoa
⅓ cup pepitas
⅓ cup raw sunflower seeds
6 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
½ medium head radicchio, coarsely chopped
1 cup coarsely grated carrots
½ cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped

Directions

Combine water and quinoa in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain any remaining liquid and spread the quinoa on a rimmed baking sheet to cool completely, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, toast pepitas in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 1 minute. Add sunflower seeds and cook, stirring frequently, until deep golden, about 4 minutes more. Transfer to a plate to cool.
Whisk vinegar, oil, maple syrup (or honey), salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the cooled quinoa, radicchio, carrots and apricots; stir to combine.
Just before serving, top the salad with the pepitas and sunflower seeds.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate salad (Steps 1 & 3) for up to 1 day. Store toasted seeds airtight at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

286	Calories
14g	Fat
35g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 286
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 35g	13%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 10g
Added Sugars 3g	6%
Protein 8g	16%
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Vitamin A 1510IU	30%
Vitamin C 3mg	3%
Folate 19mcg	5%
Sodium 316mg	14%
Calcium 41mg	3%
Iron 1mg	7%
Magnesium 40mg	10%
Potassium 230mg	5%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.