Quinoa with Greens Salad & Lemon Pistachio Dressing

 

Quinoa with Greens Salad & Lemon Pistachio Dressing

1 1/2 cups quinoa  3 cups water

1/2  onion, sliced

2 cloves garlic

1 tablespoons oil

zest and juice of one lemon

1 garlic clove, crushed

2 spring onions, thinly sliced

1/4 cup dried apricots, roughly chopped

1/4 cup pistachio nuts, roasted and roughly chopped

1 large bunch arugula or other greens

Sea salt and pepper to taste

Cook the quinoa and set aside.

While the quinoa is cooking, in the large 11 inch skillet, add the oil, garlic, onion and cook until golden brown. Stir in the greens, cook until it just begins to wilt, about 2-3 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Set aside and allow to cool. In a large bowl mix together the lemon juice and zest, garlic, spring onions, apricots, and pistachios.  Stir in the quinoa, brown rice, and onion and greens. Season with salt and pepper, olive oil to taste. Serve at room temperature