Curried Quinoa Salad With Yogurt-Cumin Dressing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, well-rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons curry powder or 2 teaspoons garam masala
8 green onions, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 cups shredded carrots
1/2 cup dried cranberries
Dressing
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
3 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon hot chili sauce (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Preparation

In a small bowl, mix together all the dressing ingredients. Refrigerate.
Heat the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the quinoa and curry powder or garam masala, lower heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes (water should be absorbed).
Meanwhile, combine the green onions, chickpeas, carrots and cranberries in a large bowl.
When the quinoa is done, either toss with the veggies or place on plates and top with the veggies.
Serve drizzled with the dressing.