Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 1/4 cups quinoa
  • 1/3 cup raisins
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 1 medium onion, minced
  • 10 radishes, quartered
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced
  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • salt to taste

Method

  • Bring water to boil in a small saucepan. Pour in quinoa, raisins, and a pinch of salt. Cover, and let simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, then remove from heat, and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Toss together the tomatoes, onion, radish, cucumber, and almonds in a large bowl. Stir in the cooled quinoa, then season with mint, parsley, cumin, lime juice, sesame oil, and salt. Chill 1 to 2 hours before serving.