A refreshing and nutritious quinoa salad with the delightful combination of tangy citrus, sweet cranberries, and crunchy almonds.
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa. 2 cups water. 1/2 cup dried cranberries. 1/4 cup chopped almonds. 1 orange, zest and juice. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1 tablespoon honey. Salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions: Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff quinoa with a fork and transfer to a large bowl. Let it cool. Add dried cranberries, chopped almonds, orange zest, and orange juice to the quinoa. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Pour over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Garnish with additional cranberries and almonds before serving.
Cory Shelton