QUINOA - ALMOND SALAD

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Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup Uncooked quinoa, rinsed
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coarsely shredded carrot
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup dried cranberries or cherries

Steps:

  • Heat quinoa, water and salt to boiling in 2-quart saucepan, stirring once or twice; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes or until tender.
  • Remove saucepan from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Fluff quinoa with fork; cool 15 minutes.
  • In small bowl, beat all vinaigrette ingredients with whisk.
  • Mix vinaigrette, quinoa and remaining salad ingredients in large bowl. Serve warm, or cover and refrigerate about 4 hours or until chilled.

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