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Serve this sweet-tart salad alongside a leafy green salad, turkey, or grilled meats and chicken.

Quinoa with Fresh Cranberry  (Whole Foods)

Ingredients

quinoa

honey divided

lemongrass finely chopped

clove garlic finely chopped

serrano peppers seeded and very finely chopped

whole cranberries

fresh lime juice

finely chopped fresh mint

finely chopped fresh cilantro

medium red onion finely chopped

coarse sea salt

Rinse quinoa several times. Bring 2 cups of water and quinoa to a boil over medium heat and simmer until all of the liquid has absorbed, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, combine 2 tablespoons honey, lemongrass, garlic and peppers in a small bowl. When quinoa is cooked, stir in honey mixture.

In a food processor or blender, combine the cranberries, remaining 2 tablespoons honey and lime juice and pulse several times until the cranberries are roughly chopped. Transfer to the bowl with the quinoa, and add mint, cilantro, onion and salt. Toss to combine and refrigerate until ready to serve.