Step 1

In a medium saucepan, place quinoa and water. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn heat to simmer, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Once water is absorbed, turn off heat and let cool briefly. Fluff with fork before using. Note: once cooked, it will be just over 4 cups of quinoa.

Step 2

Meanwhile, whisk together dressing ingredients until well combined (it will be a creamy slightly yellow color) and set aside.

Step 3

Place 4 cups of cooled quinoa in a large bowl (you may have a little plain quinoa left over) Pour dressing over quinoa and mix well a large slotted spoon or a fork.

Step 4

Add the carrots, parsley, currants, almonds, scallions, and red onions, toss together. Taste and add more salt and pepper as desired.

Step 5

Serve immediately or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Best in the first 24 hours if serving to a crowd but saves well for a few days.