Quinoa Salad With Toasted Pistachios and Dried Pineapple

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
• 1/4 cup shelled chopped pistachios (about 1 ounce)
• 2 cups rotisserie chicken breasts, chopped
• 1/3 cup chopped green onion
• 1/3 cup chopped dried pineapple
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons bottled ground fresh ginger (such as Spice World)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

1. 1

   Boil water in a small saucepan. Add quinoa. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 12 minutes.

2. 2

   Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped pistachios, and cook 2 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring frequently.

3. 3

   Transfer pistachios to a large bowl; add cooked quinoa and remaining ingredients to bowl. Toss gently to coat.