Black Quinoa and Rice Salad with Fruits & Nuts
A hearty salad, rich in colors and aromas, featuring the power of fruits and the nutritional benefits of black quinoa!
This black quinoa and rice salad with fruits & nuts combines the earthy flavors of turmeric-infused rice with the slight crunch of black quinoa, offering a vibrant, nutritious base. Dried plums, apricots, and pomegranate seeds add a natural sweetness and pop of color, while crushed pistachios provide a delicate, nutty garnish.
Inspired by Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors, this salad makes a perfect lunch or a stunning holiday side dish, balancing savory, sweet, and aromatic elements in every bite. Enjoy!
Black Quinoa and Rice Salad with Fruits & Nuts
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 175 g parboiled rice (Or use white or wild rice — check cooking instructions if using a substitute)
- 75 g black quinoa
- 600 ml vegetable broth
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 50 g dried plums sliced vertically
- 50 g dried apricots sliced vertically
- 50 g pomegranate seeds
- salt
- pepper
- olive oil
For serving:
- pomegranate seeds
- crushed pistachios
Instructions
- Heat a saucepan over medium heat, add a little olive oil and the chopped onion, and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the rice with black quinoa and sauté for 1 minute to seal it.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, add the turmeric, stir, and bring to a boil for 15-20 minutes, until the rice absorbs the liquid.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat, transfer the rice to a large bowl, and add the dried plums, dried apricots, pomegranate seeds, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Serve the salad, garnished with pomegranate seeds and crushed Aegina pistachios.
Notes
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I really love this salad as a lunch, it kept me full for ages. Yummy too : )