CRANBERRY QUINOA SALAD

Cranberry Quinoa Salad image

Provided by Miss_Elaine

Time 15m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
4 tablespoons honey, divided
1 tablespoon lemongrass, minced
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons serrano peppers, seeded and very finely chopped
1 1/2 cups cranberries
4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
salt

Steps:

Rinse quinoa several times.
Bring water and quinoa to a boil and simmer 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
Meanwhile, combine 2 tablespoons honey, lemongrass, garlic and peppers in a small bowl.
When quinoa is cooked, stir in honey mixture.
Chop cranberries with remaining 2 tablespoons honey and lime juice in food processor or blender; stir this into quinoa.
Add mint, cilantro, red onion and salt. Toss to combine and chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.3, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 14.3, Carbohydrate 53.9, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 19.4, Protein 6.1