Quinoa-cranberry Salad With Pecans

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. scrape into a mixing bowl, and cool to warm, about 20 minutes.
• once the quinoa has cooled, stir in the pecans, cranberries, olive oil, and lemon juice; season to taste with salt and pepper to taste. let stand at room temperature for 1 hour before serving.