1Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a bowl and fluff with a fork.
2Stir mango salsa, green onions, cranberries, sunflower kernels, champagne vinegar, and French vinaigrette into the quinoa. Cover bowl with plastic wrap.
3Refrigerate salad at least 4 hours before serving.
Footnotes
Cook's Notes:
You can use diced mango, red peppers, and jalapeno peppers instead of mango salsa.
Try almonds or pine nuts in place of sunflower seed kernels, if you prefer.
I have found this keeps well refrigerated for 5 to 7 days in an airtight container.
Ingredients
9 servings
166 cals
2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
5 ounces mango salsa
1 bunch green onions, chopped (green parts only)
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1 1/2 ounces sunflower kernels
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon French vinaigrette (such as Briannas Home Style®)