The Best Brussels Sprouts, Cranberry, and Quinoa Salad

INGREDIENTS:
SALAD INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 pound brussels sprouts, rinsed and ends trimmed, then halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa (here is a tutorial/recipe for how to cook quinoa)
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 2/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • orange vinaigrette (see below)

ORANGE VINAIGRETTE:

  • 1/4 cup freshly-squeezed orange juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • pinch of salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS:

TO MAKE THE SALAD:

  • Toss all ingredients together until combined.

TO MAKE THE ORANGE VINAIGRETTE:

  • Whisk all ingredients together until combined.