Broccoli Cranberry Quinoa Salad With Honey Lime Dressing Recipes

CRANBERRY LENTIL AND QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Place lentils and 1 bay leaf in a saucepan with enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes; drain and discard bay leaf. Rinse with cold water until lentils cool and transfer to a large bowl.
• Bring 2 cups water, quinoa, and remaining bay leaf to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse quinoa with cold water until cool, discarding bay leaf. Stir quinoa into lentils.
• Heat lemon juice in a microwave-safe bowl in a microwave until warm, about 30 seconds. Stir honey into juice until dissolved. Add vinegar and salt; whisk in olive oil and season with black pepper. Pour lemon juice mixture into lentils and quinoa.
• Mix walnuts, cranberries, feta cheese, and green onion into lentil and quinoa salad. Toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

CRANBERRY AND CILANTRO QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Pour the water into a saucepan, and cover with a lid. Bring to a boil over high heat, then pour in the quinoa, recover, and continue to simmer over low heat until the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Scrape into a mixing bowl, and chill in the refrigerator until cold.
• Once cold, stir in the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, curry powder, cilantro, lime juice, sliced almonds, carrots, and cranberries. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill before serving.

BROCCOLI CRANBERRY QUINOA SALAD WITH HONEY LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• In a medium sized saucepan, bring one cup of water to a boil over medium high heat. Add the quinoa to the boiling water and stir. Cover and lower heat to simmer. Let stand for 15 minutes or until all water has been absorbed. Place in a medium bowl and set aside
• Wash and cut broccoli crown into bite sized pieces (about one inch pieces). Fill a medium saucepan three quarters full of water and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Add cut up broccoli and cook 5 to 7 minute or until crisp-tender. Do not over cook. Drain broccoli and add to quinoa.
• Make your dressing. Juice the two limes and place juice in a small bowl. Add the two teaspoons of honey and whisk well. Add the olive oil and whisk until slightly thickened.
• Pour over the broccoli and quinoa. Add the cranberries and mix well.
• This recipe can be served warm or cold. Serves 4