Light Cranberry Quinoa Salad – Festive & Fresh!

Ingredients

• • 1 ⅞ cup quinoa
• • 2 ⅞ cups water
• • 1 ⅞ cup dried cranberries
• • ⅞ cup pumpkin seeds
• • 1 ⅞ orange (zested and juiced)
• • 2 ⅞ tbsp olive oil
• • 1 ⅞ tsp honey
• • ⅞ tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse quinoa under cold water. Combine with water in a saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes until water is absorbed.

2. 2

   In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast pumpkin seeds 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

3. 3

   Whisk together orange zest, juice, olive oil, honey, and salt until emulsified.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and dressing. Toss until evenly coated.