Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:

1 c Quinoa (3 c cooked)
1 1/2 c Grapes (both Green & Red)
1/2 c Nuts (I like diced Peacans, candied)
1/4 c Green Onions
1/4 c Canola Oil
2 T Lemon Juice
1 T Sugar
1/4 tsp Salt

Prepare quinoa as directed on package (2:1 ratio with water.) Put in refrigerator to cool.

For Dressing, add all ingredients, excluding Grapes, onions, and pecans. Whisk dressing and add to Quinoa (preferably cooled a little.) Add grapes, onions, and pecans. Serve cooled.

*If you like a more savory taste, try this recipe ~

1 c Quinoa

3 T Lemon Juice

1/4 c Red Onion - minced

1/4 c Garlic - minced

1 T Olive Oil

1 T White Vinegar

1/4 c Fresh Cilantro

1 c Red Grapes - Cut in halves

Feta Cheese

Pecans - Diced

Prepare quinoa as directed on package (2:1 ratio with water.) Put in refrigerator to cool.

For Dressing, add all ingredients, excluding Grapes, cheese, and pecans. Whisk dressing and add to Quinoa (preferably cooled a little.) Add grapes, cheese, and pecans. Serve cooled.