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June 9, 2015 · Leave a Comment

Quinoa Salad with Cranberries, Apricots, and Pumpkin Seeds

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Quinoa Salad with Cranberries, Apricots, and Pumpkin Seeds.  This is a perfect summer salad - it's cool and refreshing as well as buffet and potluck friendly.

Last weekend, I went to a family gathering where everyone was asked to bring a salad.  I’ve been wanting to toy around with a cool quinoa salad recipe, so this seemed like the perfect opportunity.

Quinoa Salad with Cranberries, Apricots, and Pumpkin Seeds. This is a perfect summer salad - it's cool and refreshing as well as buffet and potluck friendly.

I was originally inspired by a quinoa salad that I buy from the deli section at my local grocery store when I’m in a time crunch and don’t want to cook.  However, with as quickly and easily as this salad came together, I don’t think I’ll be going to the deli as often anymore!

Lemon juice makes the salad bright and refreshing, and the apricots add a sweetness that make this dish addicting!  Added bonus: it’s totally healthy!  This is my new go-to salad-for-lunch summer recipe.

Enjoy!

Quinoa Salad with Cranberries, Apricots, and Pumpkin Seeds. This is a perfect summer salad - it's cool and refreshing as well as buffet and potluck friendly.

Quinoa Salad with Cranberries, Apricots, and Pumpkin Seeds. This is a perfect summer salad - it's cool and refreshing as well as buffet and potluck friendly.

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Quinoa Salad with Cranberries, Apricots, and Pumpkin Seeds. This is a perfect summer salad - it's cool and refreshing as well as buffet and potluck friendly.

Quinoa Salad with Cranberries, Apricots, and Pumpkin Seeds


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Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces rainbow quinoa
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 Tbsp parsley
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside to cool.
  2. In a small bowl, add juice and zest of lemon, parsley, olive oil, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, apricots, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds. Drizzle with dressing, and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve, at least 15 minutes.

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[wpurp-searchable-recipe]Quinoa Salad with Cranberries, Apricots, and Pumpkin Seeds – – rainbow quinoa, lemon, parsley, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, dried apricots (chopped), dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, , Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside to cool.; In a small bowl, add juice and zest of lemon, parsley, olive oil, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine. Set aside.; In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, apricots, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds. Drizzle with dressing, and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve, at least 15 minutes.; ; – – Recipes[/wpurp-searchable-recipe]

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