Maple Flavoured Orzo and Quinoa Salad

INGREDIENTS:

Salad

• 250 ml quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 1 L water
• 30 ml coarse salt
• 250 ml orzo
• 60 ml fresh mint, chopped
• 1/2 English cucumber, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 red onion, chopped

Vinaigrette

• 60 ml maple syrup
• 15 ml fresh ginger, grated or finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 30 ml cider vinegar
• 60 ml olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

METHOD:

• Pour quinoa, water and salt into a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature and add orzo. Simmer for 10 minutes mixing occasionally. Strain and transfer into a salad bowl to cool down.
• Add all remaining ingredients for the salad. In a bowl, whip all ingredients for the vinaigrette. Pour over the salad and mix thoroughly before serving.