QUINOA SALAD WITH AGAVE-MINT DRESSING

* 15 min prep time

* 15 min cook time

* 271 calories

* 13 ingredients

* 5 (1/2 Cup) servings

1/4 cup red quinoa

1/4 cup white (pearl) quinoa

1 cup water

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon agave nectar substitution if available

2 teaspoons McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Mint

1/2 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Sicilian Sea Salt

1/4 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Coarse Ground Black Pepper

1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds

1/4 cup finely chopped dried apricots

1/4 cup finely chopped pitted dates

2 tablespoons chopped green onion

1- Rinse quinoas; drain well. Bring quinoas and water to boil in small saucepan on medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 13 minutes or until liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally

2- Meanwhile, mix lemon juice, oil, agave nectar, mint flakes, sea salt and pepper in small bowl until well blended. Set aside

3- Mix quinoa, almonds, apricots, dates and green onion in large bowl. Add dressing; toss to mix well. Serve at room temperature