autumn fruit quinoa salad

Name: Autumn Fruit Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) quinoa, raw ( can use red or white, i like to use both.); 1 cup(s) chicken broth or water; 1 cup(s) each diced apples and pears. (sprinkle with fruit fresh to keep from turning brown.); 1/4 cup(s) dried cranberries; 1/4 cup(s) toasted silvered almonds; 1 tablespoon(s) pomegranate seeds (optional)

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34 Pinches

sherri block

mt. pleasant, MI

Updated on Nov 20, 2011

This keeps well for 3-4 days. I like to make up a batch on the weekend for lunches during the week.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/2 cup quinoa, raw ( can use red or white, i like to use both.)
1 cup chicken broth or water
1 cup each diced apples and pears. (sprinkle with fruit fresh to keep from turning brown.)
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup toasted silvered almonds
1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds (optional)

How To Make autumn fruit quinoa salad

Step 1

Soak quinoa in cold water for about 5-10 minutes, rinse and drain well in fine mesh strainer. Bring chicken or water to a boil, add quinoa, cover and simmer approximately 30 min. or until tender and liquid is absorbed. I cook my quinoa in a rice cooker, works like a charm. Cool quinoa to room temperature.

Step 2

Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Drizzle with about 1 TBS of my Apple Cider Vinaigerette. Can also use other bottled fruit based vinaigrettes but the Apple Cider is best.
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