Cranberry Quinoa Salad

• quinoa↗1 cup
• water↗2 cups
• honey, divided↗4 tablespoons
• lemongrass, minced1 tablespoon
• garlic clove, finely chopped↗1
• serrano peppers, seeded and very finely chopped↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• cranberries↗1 1⁄2 cups
• fresh lime juice↗4 tablespoons
• fresh mint, finely chopped1 tablespoon
• fresh cilantro, finely chopped↗1 tablespoon
• red onion, finely chopped↗1⁄4 cup
• salt↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Rinse quinoa several times.

2. 2

   Bring water and quinoa to a boil and simmer 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, combine 2 tablespoons honey, lemongrass, garlic and peppers in a small bowl.

4. 4

   When quinoa is cooked, stir in honey mixture.

5. 5

   Chop cranberries with remaining 2 tablespoons honey and lime juice in food processor or blender; stir this into quinoa.

6. 6

   Add mint, cilantro, red onion and salt. Toss to combine and chill until ready to serve.