California Quinoa Salad (Whole Foods copycat)

California Quinoa Salad

2 cups mixed quinoa from Trader Joe’s – regular quinoa or red quinoa would work well here too

4 cups water (for cooking quinoa – I cooked mine in my rice cooker on the white rice setting)

1 package frozen mango from Trader Joe’s, thawed OR 2-3 diced fresh mangos

1/2 large red onion, diced

1 medium to large red pepper, diced

1 small bunch cilantro, chopped 

1-2 cups shredded, unsweetened coconut

3/4 – 1 cup unsalted, dry-toasted slivered almonds

1-1 1/2 cups raisins (I use the golden raisins from Trader Joes)

2-3 cups frozen edamame, thawed

Juice of 4-5 limes

3 – 4 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar (I used organic white balsamic vinegar)

Instructions:

1. Rinse quinoa well, cook as directed.

2. Fluff quinoa well when done, spread out and let cool.

3. Add all other ingredients and toss.

4. Enjoy cold!!

**This is the BEST salad!  I will probably make this weekly!  I bought all the ingredients at Trader joes.  It makes a ton so you can eat it all week!  I promise you won't be disappointed!