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Serves 6
INGREDIENTS
1 cup red quinoa
1/2 cup white quinoa
3 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup chopped mint
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
Combine water and…
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