California Quinoa Salad

I found this recipe on Pinterest and actually made it! I have so many recipes that I’ve pinned and never made. Thank goodness I did though, because it is incredible. Evidently it’s a Whole Foods salad knock-off, I’ve never had theirs though. This salad is so good that I am already looking forward to eating it for lunch tomorrow! Note to parents: my girls didn’t like the “Queen-Ah” all over their food, so I would set aside a plate of things they’ll like (mangoes, raisins, edamame, almonds) before you mix it all up.

Isn’t it beautiful? So many colors! Reminds me of my friend’s mom who used to tell her at dinnertime, “You don’t have enough colors on your plate!”

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California Quinoa Salad

Prep Time 35 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Author adapted from Cathy

Ingredients

• 2 cups quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1-2 mangoes diced
• 1/2 large red onion diced
• 1 medium to large red pepper diced
• 1 small bunch cilantro chopped
• 1-2 cups shredded coconut
• 3/4 cup unsalted dry-toasted* slivered almonds
• 1 cup raisins
• 2 cups frozen edamame thawed
• Juice of 4 limes
• 3 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar

Instructions

1. Rinse quinoa thoroughly, then place in a medium pan.
2. Add water and broth and bring to a boil.
3. Turn heat to low and cook for 15 minutes.
4. Turn off heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
5. Fluff with fork and spread on waxed paper.
6. Spread frozen edamame on waxed paper on top of the quinoa to help them thaw out.
7. Mix all ingredients in the largest bowl you have and enjoy!
8. *toast almonds in a dry frying pan over medium heat until fragrant and warm, careful to move them around so they don't burn

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