Quinoa With Dried Cranberries

Quinoa Salad With Dried Cranberries

1 c. quinoa, rinsed well
1/4 c. lemon juice
2 T. olive oil
2 thinly sliced green onions
1/2 c. minced parsley
1/3c. dried cranberries
1/3 c. toasted pumpkin seeds
1 t. sea salt

Bring 2 c. water to boil in a saucepan.  Add rinsed quinoa and 1 t. sea salt.  Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes or until the quinoa is done.  Set aside to cool slightly.

While the quinoa cooks whisk together lemon juice and olive oil in a shallow bowl.  Add onion, parsley, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds.  When quinoa is sufficiently cool fold it into the mixture and stir to blend.  Adjust salt and add pepper if desired.