Peruvian Quinoa and Orange Salad - OLDWAYS - Cultural Food Traditions OLDWAYS – Cultural Food Tradit

Ingredients

• 1 pound quinoa (about 2 1/2 cups)
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 1 chayote (cooked and diced) or a small cucumber, diced, skin removed
• 6 scallions, white and tender green parts, chopped
• Small handful chopped parsley or cilantro
• Small handful of chopped mint
• 1 to 2 oranges, segments divided and zest finely grated
• 2 green or red jalapeño chiles, seeded and chopped
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon or orange juice