Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons frozen apple juice concentrate
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 large Red Delicious apple
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/3 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped mint
  • salt
  • butter lettuce leaf

Method

  • Pour the quinoa into a fine strainer and rinse it well under cold water.
  • In a 2 quart saucepan combine the quinoa and 2 cups of water.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to low and cover, simmering for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • In a wide shallow bowl combine vinegar, apple juice concentrate, allspice, pepper and garlic.
  • Add the quinoa and stir occasionally until cooled, around 10 minutes.
  • Core the apple and chop it into 1/4 inch cubes.
  • Mix the apple, carrot, onion and mint with the quinoa mixture.
  • Line a serving platter with the lettuce and mount the quinoa salad on top.