Cranberry Quinoa Salad with Candied Walnuts

Cranberry Quinoa Salad with Candied Walnuts

 

 

 

 

This tasty cranberry quinoa salad is packed with juicy cranberries, vibrant veggies, and homemade candied walnuts!

 

Ingredients

·         1 cup dry quinoa

·         1 1/4 cups vegetable broth

·         1/2 cup fresh cranberries or 1 cup dried cranberries

·         1/2-1 cup fresh broccoli florets

·         2 TBSP chopped green onion

·         salt and pepper to taste (I usually add a pinch of each)

5 MINUTE CANDIED WALNUTS:

·         1 cup unsalted walnuts

·         1 TBSP unsalted butter

·         2 tsp brown sugar

·         2 TBSP honey or sugar if vegan

·         the teeniest pinch of salt

FOR THE DRESSING:

·         2 TBSP light olive oil or grape seed oil

·         1 clove garlic smashed and minced [1/4 tsp]

·         1 TBSP fresh lime juice

·         1 TBSP orange juice

·         1/8 tsp salt

·         1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1.   First rinse + drain your quinoa using a mesh strainer/sieve

2.   Bring a medium saucepan to medium heat and lightly toast the quinoa to remove any excess water. Stir as it toasts for just a few minutes. This step is optional but really adds to the fluff factor of the quinoa!

3.   Next add your broth and bring pot to a boil.

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