Red Quinoa with Persimmons, Black Beans, Golden Raisins and Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Red Quinoa with Persimmons, Black Beans, Golden Raisins and Pomegranate Vinaigrette

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Serves 8

2 ½ cups cooked Red Quinoa

3 Fuyu Persimmons, cut into ½ inch dice

½ cup Golden Raisin

1 cup cooked Black Beans, rinsed and drained

Vinaigrette

2 Tablespoons Fruity Olive Oil

3 Tablespoons Pomegranate Vinegar ***

2 Tablespoons Honey

1. Place vinaigrette ingredients in a 2 quart bowl and whisk until honey is well blended.  

2. In same bowl add quinoa, golden raisins, black beans and persimmons.

3. Toss well to incorporate the vinaigrette.  Serve now, or cover and refrigerate. I find this to be best if brought to room temperature before serving.

***I found the Pomegranate Vinegar at Trader Joe's; you could substitute any fruity vinegar.

Persimmon Salsa

This recipe has been in my collection for some time now and I am not sure where I first found it.  It is one of my favorite salsa recipes and now that Persimmons are in season, you will want to put this one on the list to make.       Click Here for Printer Friendly Copy

Persimmon Salsa

Yield: Makes about 1 3/4 cups

Spoon this refreshing condiment over grilled fish or scoop up yummy bites with tortilla chips.

• 4 small or 3 medium-size firm but ripe Fuyu persimmons, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 2/3 cups)
• 2 tablespoons minced white onion, rinsed, drained
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
• 2 teaspoons minced seeded Serrano chile
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh mint
• 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger 

Mix persimmons, onion, lime juice, basil, Serrano chile, mint, and ginger in small bowl. Season salsa to taste with salt and pepper. (Salsa can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.) 

Fresh Basil and Mint from the Garden

I am growing ginger now!

Everybody in the Pool!

 Now all you need is some fresh made tortilla chips or some grilled fish and you are ready to dig in!