© J Sainsbury plc 2020
Carrot ribbon salad with quinoa granola
A crunchy quinoa granola is the secret to this easy, colourful salad. Vibrant ribbons of carrot, baby spinach and refreshing mint are tossed together with a sweet and sour pomegranate dressing. Save time by making the granola ahead – just store in an air-tight container
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Ready in 25 minutes
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Cooking time 15 minutes
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Prep time 10 minutes
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Serves 4
Ingredients
- 100g quinoa
- 70g rolled oats
- 30g whole almonds, roughly chopped
- 50g pecans, roughly chopped
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 2 tbsp honey or vegan alternative
- 3 large rainbow carrots, peeled
- 75g baby leaf spinach
- 100g pomegranate seeds
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, roughly chopped, plus extra to serve
- 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
Method
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1
Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/gas mark 4. Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.
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Combine the quinoa, oats, almonds, pecans, cinnamon, ginger, coconut oil and honey. Mix well and spread out on the baking tray. Bake for 15 minutes, then set aside to cool.
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3
Meanwhile, peel the carrots into long thin ribbons. Put into a large bowl with the spinach, pomegranate seeds and mint.
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4
Whisk together the molasses, oil and vinegar with seasoning. Once the granola has cooled down completely, sprinkle it into the salad along with the dressing. Toss well to combine. To serve, divide the salad between 4 plates and sprinkle with the fresh mint leaves.
