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Health Corner

carrot salad in a bowl

RECIPE: MONICA’S ORANGE, GINGER, CARROT, COCONUT & QUINOA SALAD

Ingredients

  • 1/4 black quinoa
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 medium carrots peeled & coarsely grated
  • 1/2 cup dates, chopped
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 3 Tbs chives, chopped
  • Grated rind of one orange
  • Juice of one orange, strained
  • 1 Tbs ginger, freshly grated
  • 2 Tbs olive oil
  • 2-3 Tbs fresh lime juice
  • Salt & freshly ground black pepper


Method

  1. Place quinoa in a small saucepan with water and bring to boil, reduce heat and cover to simmer for 12-16 mins until water has been absorbed and quinoa is tender.
  2. Remove from pan and cool completely.
  3. Place carrot, dates, coconut and chives into a large bowl and stir in quinoa, ginger, orange zest and juice, lime juice and salt and pepper.
  4. Mix well and place in fridge for one hour prior to serving.