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 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