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Cranberry-Orange Quinoa Salad Recipe

Cranberry-Orange Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups dry quinoa
1 cup orange juice
2 1/2 cups water
1 cup mandarin orange section, drained
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup walnut pieces
1 tsp salt
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

Rinse the quinoa with cold water and strain. In a pot, add the quinoa, water and salt. Bring to a boil and turn the heat down to simmer. Cook for 15 minutes or till the liquid is absorbed. When done, fluff with a fork and then lay out in a thin layer on a baking sheet to cool.
While the quinoa is cooking, reduce the orange juice to half by simmering is a non-reactive sauce pan for approximately 10 minutes. Set in the freezer for 5 mintues to cool. Once cooled, whisk in olive oil to make a vinaigrette.
In a large bowl, combine the cranberries, raisins, nuts, orange slices and cooked quinoa. Pour vinaigrette over the mixure and stir together. If desired, add fresh chopped mint. Serve cold. Great with a side of whole grain toast or leafy greens - or by itself. Makes approx 8 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	343.3 Kcal (1437 kJ)
Calories from fat	115.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.89g	20%
Sodium	300.48mg	13%
Potassium	430.36mg	9%
Total Carbs	50.34g	17%
Sugars	11.48g	46%
Dietary Fiber	4.7g	19%
Protein	8.69g	17%
Vitamin C	22.9mg	38%
Iron	2.7mg	15%
Calcium	44.4mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	164.21 Kcal (688 kJ)
Calories from fat	55.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.16g	20%
Sodium	143.73mg	13%
Potassium	205.85mg	9%
Total Carbs	24.08g	17%
Sugars	5.49g	46%
Dietary Fiber	2.25g	19%
Protein	4.16g	17%
Vitamin C	11mg	38%
Iron	1.3mg	15%
Calcium	21.2mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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