Red Quinoa and Cranberry Salad

By Shawn

Ingredients

• 1 cup red quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 2/3 cup dried, sweetened cranberries
• 3 green onions, sliced diagonally into 1/4-slices
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Details

Adapted from kumquatblog.com

Preparation

Step 1

Combine quinoa and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Set aside to cool.
Combine cranberries, green onions, garlic, pecans, mint, and parsley in a medium bowl. Stir in quinoa.
Combine oil and remaining ingredients; stir well. Pour oil mixture over quinoa mixture; stir well. Chill or serve immediately.