Chef, cookery tutor and owner of Pop food business in Edinburgh, Steve Brown, shares his Halloween themed risotto recipe.
Quinoa salad with apple and grape
Quinoa salad with apple and grape
Grain-based salads are filling and nutritious, and work really well with fresh fruit, which adds colour, texture and taste. All kinds of fresh fruit work well in a grain-based salad – try a citrus variation with orange and grapefruit segments.
Allergy advice: Depending on the grain used, this dish may contain gluten.
Allergy advice: Depending on the grain used, this dish may contain gluten.
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Serves 4
Prep/Cook time: 20-30 minutes
Ingredients
200g/7oz uncooked quinoa
Other grains can be used – try couscous or brown rice.
2 apples
Choose apples with a tart, fresh flavour and pretty green or red skins.
100g/3 ½ oz seedless grapes
Juice of half a lemon
Your fruit will last three times longer if stored in the fridge!
2 tbsp olive oil
Extra flavour: A drizzle of pomegranate molasses is wonderful on this salad. Vegetarians might like to add some crumbled feta cheese.
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Cook the quinoa according to the packet instructions, drain and chill.
Core the apples, slice them finely and sprinkle with lemon juice. Cut the grapes into halves.
Toss all the ingredients together and serve cold.
Make the most of your leftovers
Store in
Airtight container or covered bowl
Time
Fridge for 24 hours
Where to store
Fridge or freezer
Reheat
N/a
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