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Pear Quinoa Salad

Servings: 8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Author: Sandy Coughlin
I cook quinoa ahead of time using my rice cooker. One cup of quinoa to 1.5 cups of water! Easy!

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp. agave nectar or honey
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp. white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley
  • 3 cups cooked quinoa
  • 2 fresh pears, cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cup dried wild blueberries, optional
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 cup shaved carrots
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup finely diced red pepper
  • 1/4 cup red onions, diced

Instructions

  • Mix lime juice, honey, salt, olive oil, and vinegar in a bowl; set aside.
  • In large bowl, mix together quinoa, fruit, vegetables,nuts, dried blueberry, then pour over dressing.
  • Place in refrigerator to chill, then serve cold! (Optional to serve with chicken.)