Pear-Quinoa Salad
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Ingredients
- 1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 cup quinoa (see Tips), rinsed if necessary
- 2 tablespoons walnut oil or canola oil
- 1 tablespoon fruity vinegar, such as pear, raspberry or pomegranate
- 1/4 cup snipped fresh chives
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 ripe but firm pears, diced
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted
Details
Servings 6
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 40mins
Preparation
Step 1
1.Bring broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in quinoa, reduce heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa has popped, about 15 minutes.
2.Meanwhile, whisk oil, vinegar, chives, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add pears and toss to coat.
3.Drain any excess liquid from the cooked quinoa, if necessary. Add the quinoa to the pear mixture; toss to combine. Transfer to the refrigerator to cool for about 15 minutes or serve warm. Serve topped with nuts.
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