Cranberry Orange Quinoa Salad

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups quinoa
• 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
• 2 cups orange juice
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups dried cranberries
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
• 1 fuji apple, chopped
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 1/2-2 teaspoons chinese five spice powder (to taste)
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons honey
• salt

Recipe

• 1 melt butter to saucepan and add quinoa. on medium heat, toast quinoa until light golden brown.
• 2 add oj and water to pan and bring to a boil then simmer on low for 30 min until liquid is absorbed.
• 3 in mixing bowl, combine cranberries, chopped green onions, toasted pine nuts, and chopped apple.
• 4 in a measuring cup, mix olive oil, vinegar, spices, and honey. blend well.
• 5 add cooked quinoa to bowl and toss well with the dressing.
• 6 chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 min before serving. refrigerate for up to 4 days.