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Tropical Quinoa Salad

Name: Tropical Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked quinoa; 2 cups water; 1 bag (6 oz) dried pineapple, chopped (about 1 cup); 1 bag (5 oz) dried mango, chopped (about 1 cup); 1 bag (2 oz) chopped macadamia nuts (about 1/2 cup); 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries; 2 tablespoons orange marmalade; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup flaked coconut; 10 leaves Bibb lettuce

Prep 25 min
Total 1 hr 25 min
Servings 10

Good for you, and tastes good too! Sweet dried fruits and coconut complement nutritious quinoa in this chilled side dish.

September 8, 2011

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups water
1 bag (6 oz) dried pineapple, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 bag (5 oz) dried mango, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 bag (2 oz) chopped macadamia nuts (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup flaked coconut
10 leaves Bibb lettuce

Steps

1

In 2-quart saucepan, heat quinoa and water to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover; cook 10 to 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
2

Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix remaining ingredients except coconut and lettuce. Stir in quinoa. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour or until serving time.
3

Sprinkle coconut in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium-low heat 6 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently until browning begins, then stirring constantly until light brown. Cool.
4

To serve, spoon 1/2 cup salad onto each lettuce leaf; sprinkle with toasted coconut.