Amanda's Quinoa Salad

Toss quinoa with salsa, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, green onions, and French vinaigrette for a new way to eat quinoa!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 166 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• ⅓ cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
• 5 ounces mango salsa
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped (green parts only)
• 1 ½ ounces sunflower kernels
• 1 tablespoon French vinaigrette (such as Briannas Home Style®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water and quinoa 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. Transfer quinoa to a bowl and fluff with a fork.

Step 2

Stir mango salsa, green onions, cranberries, sunflower kernels, champagne vinegar, and French vinaigrette into the quinoa. Cover bowl with plastic wrap.

Step 3

Refrigerate salad at least 4 hours before serving.