Cranberry Quinoa Salad

Name: Cranberry Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 , 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 2 cups water; 4 tablespoons honey, divided; 1 tablespoon lemongrass, minced; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons serrano peppers, seeded and very finely chopped; 1 1/2 cups cranberries; 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon of fresh mint, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped; salt

Submitted by Miss_Elaine

"From the Whole Foods website: Serve this sweet-tart salad alongside a leafy green salad, turkey, or grilled meats and chicken. Placed here for safe keeping."

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
4 tablespoons honey, divided
1 tablespoon lemongrass, minced
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons serrano peppers, seeded and very finely chopped
1 ¹⁄₂ cups cranberries
4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
¹⁄₄ cup red onion, finely chopped
salt

directions

Rinse quinoa several times.
Bring water and quinoa to a boil and simmer 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
Meanwhile, combine 2 tablespoons honey, lemongrass, garlic and peppers in a small bowl.
When quinoa is cooked, stir in honey mixture.
Chop cranberries with remaining 2 tablespoons honey and lime juice in food processor or blender; stir this into quinoa.
Add mint, cilantro, red onion and salt. Toss to combine and chill until ready to serve.