Orange Quinoa Salad

Name: Orange Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 3 Tbsps sliced almonds, toasted; 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 2 Tbsps extravirgin olive oil; 79 milliliters chopped fresh parsley; 237 milliliters thinly sliced green onions; 2 teaspoons honey; 2 Tbsps low-fat buttermilk; 59 milliliters fresh orange juice; 315 milliliters uncooked quinoa; 1 teaspoons salt; 237 milliliters sweetened dried cranberries; 651 milliliters water

Orange Quinoa Salad

Orange Quinoa Salad might be just the side dish you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 4g of protein, 6g of fat, and a total of 175 calories. This recipe serves 10. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. A mixture of salt, water, salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

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To prepare dressing, combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until well blended.

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To prepare salad, place quinoa in a large nonstick skillet; cook 4 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently.

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Quinoa

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Place quinoa in a fine sieve; place sieve in a large bowl. Cover quinoa with water. Using your hands, rub grains together for 30 seconds; rinse and drain. Repeat procedure twice.

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Grains

Quinoa

Water

Dry Seasoning Rub

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Drain well.

Combine quinoa, 2 3/4 cups water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

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Water

Salt