HONEY-SOAKED QUINOA SALAD WITH CHERRIES AND CASHEWS

HONEY-SOAKED QUINOA SALAD WITH CHERRIES AND CASHEWS image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

Honey Vinaigrette:
2 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
1/4 Cup honey
2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
1 small clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
salt and pepper
Quinoa Salad:
1 cup water
2/3 uncooked quinoa (rinsed)
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup whole cashews, coarsely chopped
1/2 dried apricots, sliced into thin slivers
1 cup fresh dark sweet cherries, pitted and halved, or red seedless grapes, halved
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 small head butter lettuce, torn (4 cups)

Steps:

1. For Honey Vinaigrette, in small bowl whisk together ginger, honey, vinegar, lime juice, and garlic. Drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly, until well combined. Season with salt and peper. 2. For Quinoa Salad, in medium saucepan bring water, quinoa, and salt to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes 3. Fluff quinoa with a fork. In lagre bowl toss quinoa with cashews, apricots, cherries, and onion. Add lettuce, then drizzle with 1/2 cup of he vinaigrette. Season to tast with salt and pepper, then toss again.