Fruit & Quinoa Salad

Submitted by MN_SpiceHunter

"My recreation of the delicious salad at my local co-op."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups quinoa, dry
• 1⁄2 cup scallion, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup dried cranberries
• 1⁄3 cup raisins
• 1⁄3 cup dried apricot, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can crushed pineapple, unsweetened
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1⁄2 teaspoon orange zest
• 2 1⁄2 cups water

directions

1. In a saucepan, combine water with quinoa and sea salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10-15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, cool to near room temperature.
2. In a large bowl, mix quinoa with all other ingredients. Do not drain the pineapple--the juice is an essential ingredient!
3. Cover and chill in refrigerator overnight. Serve cold.