Tropical Quinoa Salad

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

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

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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.