Reviewed: Mar. 26, 2012

This is 5 stars when I add ingredients for our own tastes. I cut way back on the raisins and the green onions.

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Reviewed: Mar. 3, 2012

Loved it. Used Red wine vinegar, 1/2 of lemon juice, cranraisins, and added fresh asparagus. Will definitely make again.

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Sandy

Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2011

It was my first time trying quinoa. The appearance is not great and the taste is not what I expected. Eatable but will pass next time

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Susanr

Reviewed: Dec. 6, 2011

Delicious, great reviews from my whole family. I always sub dried cranberries for raisins, but that was the only substitution I made.

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Laura

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Akron, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2011

I used 1 c. chicken broth and 2.5 c. water, craisins instead of raisins, almonds instead of pecans, and balsamic vinegar instead of white. While I made some changes, I think the base of the recipe is very solid -- as other reviewers have said, most dried fruits and nuts would probably work great in this recipe. I was hesitant about the sesame oil, but it really works!

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CaseyCooks

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jul. 29, 2011

WOAH BABY this is yummy! I love quinoa and am always looking for new ways to prepare it. Instead of raisins I added chopped dried apricots and toasted sunflower seeds/walnuts instead of pecans. I agree that 1 TBSP is plenty of sesame oil and I also found 2 TBSP of lemon juice a bit much so I added a little honey. The scallions are a must! No cilantro for me since I have a STRONG STRONG dislike of the stuff. A great recipe that is adaptable to a person's likes and whatever is hanging out in the cupboard. Thanks Natalie17!

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Leah

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Waukegan, Illinois, USA

Living In: Biloxi, Mississippi, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 26, 2011

I substituted craisins for the raisins and left out the celery. Made it for a potluck at work with rave reviews.

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RSDDMD

Reviewed: Jul. 19, 2011

This dish just doesn't cut it. The only change I made was dried cranberries instead of raisins since that is all I had. I was very disappointed. I then added some mandarin oranges which definitely improve the dish, but it still needs something. I think a different dressing. I am slowly eating it as it is a relatively healthy dish with high protein, but I will not be making this one again.

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