Orange Quinoa Salad - Cancer Nutrition Consortium

Ingredients

• Ingredients for the Dressing
• 1/4 cup Orange Juice
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 tbsp Agave Nectar
• 1/4 tbsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• Ingredients for the Salad
• 1 cup Uncooked Quinoa Pre-washed
• 2 cups Water
• 1/2 cup Green Onions Thinly sliced; Including green tops
• 1/2 cup Dried Cherries Or craisins
• 1/4 cup Almonds Sliced; Toasted
• 15 oz Mandarin Orange Slices Packed in juice; Drained
• Place quinoa in a large nonstick skillet; toast 4 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently.
• Combine quinoa and water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
• Stir in dressing and remaining ingredients and cover.
• To prepare dressing: Combine first five ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk until well blended.