tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428458359448573929.post3656233507100071078..comments2024-01-24T09:48:44.192-05:00Comments on Candy Girl: FFWD - Quinoa, Fruit and Nut SaladCandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11355118581899343077noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428458359448573929.post-45740815218268975452011-04-06T15:56:53.963-04:002011-04-06T15:56:53.963-04:00Meyer Lemon olive oil - that sounds amazing. I use...Meyer Lemon olive oil - that sounds amazing. I used ground ginger, too, but will use grated ginger in future. The flavour of the ground ginger was too subtle.<br /><br />I like your presentation of the salad, though do try it with greens and yogurt some time. We enjoyed it both ways. I think it would be a terrific accompaniment to grilled fish or chicken, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428458359448573929.post-50176311872398093672011-04-04T22:04:01.470-04:002011-04-04T22:04:01.470-04:00Your salad looks lovely and I agree, this one'...Your salad looks lovely and I agree, this one's a winner and I'm looking forward to finding more uses for quinoa. (I even love typing it!)Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393285265802934932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428458359448573929.post-78027410242919994412011-04-04T10:43:55.548-04:002011-04-04T10:43:55.548-04:00So glad to hear that you liked this one. I'm ...So glad to hear that you liked this one. I'm eager to try it myself. Looks great!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08731435798319897025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428458359448573929.post-1310820920402891372011-04-03T11:12:14.255-04:002011-04-03T11:12:14.255-04:00This was amazingly easy to prepare. Meyer Lemon Ol...This was amazingly easy to prepare. Meyer Lemon Olive Oil! That sounds fantastic!!Ronda Kisnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08536891050835666925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428458359448573929.post-37863855993407876732011-04-03T04:07:48.601-04:002011-04-03T04:07:48.601-04:00Another believer added to the group! I'm happy...Another believer added to the group! I'm happy that your first attempt was a success, as quinoa is really versatile and lends itself to many adaptations. We just have to experiment:)Lanahttp://bibberche.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428458359448573929.post-63855219846330727192011-04-02T21:21:47.680-04:002011-04-02T21:21:47.680-04:00You're right, the mix-in ingredients were very...You're right, the mix-in ingredients were very similar to Beggar's Linguine. I liked the quinoa salad so much better though.Betsyhttp://aplatefulofhappiness.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428458359448573929.post-68880986169650878632011-04-02T16:11:33.033-04:002011-04-02T16:11:33.033-04:00I love your photo and am happy you enjoyed your sa...I love your photo and am happy you enjoyed your salad so much:-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07726225325705989393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428458359448573929.post-84215744259248794952011-04-02T14:44:19.725-04:002011-04-02T14:44:19.725-04:00Glad you liked the trail mix & quinoa version!...Glad you liked the trail mix & quinoa version! The fresh ginger would add a nice kick & that Meyer Lemon oil sounds wonderful.Cher Rockwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17067437991540780000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428458359448573929.post-45785034844225612362011-04-02T11:24:51.619-04:002011-04-02T11:24:51.619-04:00Delicious and beautiful. I love quinoa but have u...Delicious and beautiful. I love quinoa but have used it mainly in side dishes. Can't wait to try this salad.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14829278524074036265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428458359448573929.post-90135790810960999872011-04-02T07:52:37.055-04:002011-04-02T07:52:37.055-04:00This looks so delicious! Quinoa is something new f...This looks so delicious! Quinoa is something new for me..I've never tried it. But I have tried the combination of grain + dried fruit in a salad. Really good idea!cocoa and coconut https://www.blogger.com/profile/03227052299306872437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428458359448573929.post-53596409191206166012011-04-02T01:30:44.338-04:002011-04-02T01:30:44.338-04:00What a cute photo! I like your idea of using fresh...What a cute photo! I like your idea of using fresh minced ginger because I could hardly taste the ginger in the dressing. And Meyer lemon is always a good thing! :)Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13528705304212511604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428458359448573929.post-61245857414128245002011-04-01T22:08:55.263-04:002011-04-01T22:08:55.263-04:00What great ideas...What great ideas...Candy (Dulce)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16618672763116270645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428458359448573929.post-74919356555450451712011-04-01T22:00:18.815-04:002011-04-01T22:00:18.815-04:00Meyer lemon olive oil? MMMH! I need to find some...Meyer lemon olive oil? MMMH! I need to find some of that.Adrianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14637535335728408445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428458359448573929.post-75337773572683822582011-04-01T21:54:07.275-04:002011-04-01T21:54:07.275-04:00I really loved this dish and plan to make it again...I really loved this dish and plan to make it again this weekend. Didn't you think this recipe could have even been a breakfast without much adaption?Trevor Sis Boomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02265530630570337679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428458359448573929.post-62592712550687491642011-04-01T21:09:25.998-04:002011-04-01T21:09:25.998-04:00Looks yummy. I like quinoa and i'm always look...Looks yummy. I like quinoa and i'm always looking for new recipes, this one looks delicious!Mara Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07243750442395125798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428458359448573929.post-8741030003288970142011-04-01T18:54:28.042-04:002011-04-01T18:54:28.042-04:00Quinoa is new to me as well. I love it! So many be...Quinoa is new to me as well. I love it! So many benefits- it's like the perfect food!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03026301077937265584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428458359448573929.post-70101222051437696352011-04-01T18:44:07.515-04:002011-04-01T18:44:07.515-04:00You summed it up so well " versatile, inexpen...You summed it up so well " versatile, inexpensive, easy and healthy" - yes please. I enjoyed it but am still trying to make Nana a quinoa convert. Since she is not a fan of raisins or yogurt, this dish was fighting an uphill battle :) Can't wait to try new variations with this keeper.tricia s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06247980519576579740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428458359448573929.post-55636377947959222642011-04-01T14:03:42.530-04:002011-04-01T14:03:42.530-04:00This looks great! This was my first recipe with qu...This looks great! This was my first recipe with quinoa, so I was hesitant but ended up pleasantly surprised!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428458359448573929.post-68362922186815126922011-04-01T13:24:45.690-04:002011-04-01T13:24:45.690-04:00I am obsessed with quinoa, love the flavor, textur...I am obsessed with quinoa, love the flavor, texture and versatility of this tiny super food. I used fresh ginger and added more than the recipe calls for :) totally agree with you: quinoa rocks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com