How about a healthy salad for dinner tonight?? This salad is very tasty and to top it off, toasted almonds. My family had some of this salad tonight, and loved it!

Quinoa Mint & Lime Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed with water
• 3 tablespoons olive oil or grape seed oil
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried mint leaves
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1/2 cup dried roasted almonds
• 1/4 cup cranberries
• 1 scallion, diced
• 2 limes juiced
• Salt & ground pepper to taste
• Optional: 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan bring the chicken broth to a boil.
2. Add quinoa and reduce heat to low.
3. Simmer until the quinoa is cooked, and liquid has absorbed. (14 minutes)
4. Place quinoa in a bowl and let cool.
5. In a large bowl, add chopped mint, oregano, cranberries, garlic, scallion, lime juice, and seasonings.
6. Add cooled quinoa to the bowl, and mix to combine.
7. To serve, add a sprinkle of toasted almonds.

*Pair this salad with fish or chicken.

Kali Orexi and enjoy!!