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Flavorful Fall Quinoa Salad
Prep Time
15 minutesCooking Time
20 minutesServing Size
6 Servings
Ingredients
- Vegetable or chicken broth1 1/2 cups
- Uncooked tri-colored quinoa1 cup
- Craisins® Original Dried Cranberries1/3 cup
- Fresh broccoli1 cup
- Parsley2 tablespoons
- For the Candied Walnuts:
- Butter1 tablespoon
- Walnuts or pecans1 cup
- Granulated sugar2 tablespoons
- Brown sugar2 tablespoons
- Pinch of salt
- For the Dressing:
- Extra virgin olive oil4 tablespoons
- Lime juice4 tablespoons
- Craisins® Original Dried Cranberries1/4 cup
- Large garlic clove1
- Salt and pepper to taste
Steps
In a medium saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add quinoa and cover and lower heat to simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes. Add Craisins® Dried Cranberries and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Set aside to cool. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add nuts, sugar, brown sugar and salt and sauté for 5-6 minutes. Pour nuts onto lined tray and separate pieces. Set aside to cool. In a food processor, add olive oil, lime juice, Craisins® Dried Cranberries, garlic, salt and pepper. Blend until well incorporated. Combine quinoa, broccoli florets, parsley and dressing and toss well. Top with candied nuts and serve immediately.