Orange Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons almonds toasted sliced
• 0.1 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 2 tablespoons olive oil extravirgin
• 0.3 cup parsley fresh chopped
• 1 cup green onions thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons honey 
• 1.5 tablespoons buttermilk low-fat
• 0.3 cup orange juice fresh
• 1.3 cups quinoa uncooked
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 1 cup cranberries dried sweetened
• 2.8 cups water 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• sauce pan
• whisk
• sieve

Directions

1. To prepare dressing, combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until well blended.
2. To prepare salad, place quinoa in a large nonstick skillet; cook 4 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently.
3. Place quinoa in a fine sieve; place sieve in a large bowl. Cover quinoa with water. Using your hands, rub grains together for 30 seconds; rinse and drain. Repeat procedure twice.
4. Drain well.
5. Combine quinoa, 2 3/4 cups water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
6. Remove from heat, and cool to room temperature. Stir in dressing, onions, and the remaining ingredients. Cover and chill.