Mandarin Almond Salad

Another recipe from Quinoa 365. I am determined to get my moneys worth out of this book so I will probably be trying at least 1 recipe a week.

This recipe said it packs well for lunches so that is what I am going to do.

Mandarin Almond Salad

1 3/4 c water

1/2 c brown lentils (I couldn't find so I used green lentils instead)

1/2 c quinoa (this time I used red)

1/4 c canola oil

4 tsp apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp fresh lime juice

3 tbsp canned mandarin orange juice

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 c slivered almonds (I toasted them)

1/2 c dried cranberries

3 tbsp minced fresh parsley

1 10oz can mandarin orange segments

Bring water to boil. Rinse lentils and add. Cover, lower to a simmer and cook for 18 minutes.

Add quinoa to lentils and return to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cook for 10 minutes.

Turn off heat and let sit on burner for 4 minutes. Drain any remaining water (I didn't have any). Fluff with fork. Set aside to cool.

Whisk together oil, vinegar, lime juice, mandarin juice and salt to make dressing. Pour over quinoa mixture. Stir in almonds, cranberries and parsley. Add mandarin orange segments and toss gently.

Pack in Tupperware bowl, grab a spork and off to work.

Rating:

Brad - N/A - Hasn't tried it yet

Heather - 10 - "This was better than I expected. I love the citrus flavor."

I will defiantly make this again, to have in the fridge to take for lunch. The dressing is fantastic, I think it would be good on a spinach salad also.