Quinoa Salad with Cherry & Almonds

Name: Quinoa Salad with Cherry & Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American,
Ingredients: 1 cup white quinoa; 2 cups unsalted vegetable stock; 1/3 cup orange juice; 2 tbsps agave nectar; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp perfect pinch mexican seasoning; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped dried cherries; 1/2 cup diced cucumbers; 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds; 1/4 cup finely diced red onion; 2 tbsps chopped fresh cilantro

A grain salad is perfect for summer barbecues, picnics and potlucks. Try quinoa with dried cherries and almonds tossed in a bright citrus vinaigrette.

15m

PREP TIME

15m

COOK TIME

189

CALORIES

13

INGREDIENTS

Ingredients 8 Servings

1 cup white quinoa
2 cups unsalted vegetable stock
1/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons agave nectar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon perfect pinch mexican seasoning
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped dried cherries
1/2 cup diced cucumbers
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Rinse quinoa; drain well. Bring quinoa and stock to boil in small saucepan on medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 12 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
2 Meanwhile, mix orange juice, agave nectar, oil, Seasoning and lime juice in small bowl until well blended.
3 Mix quinoa, bell pepper, cherries, cucumber, almonds and onion in large bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss well. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve at room temperature.