Protein packed quinoa is tossed with Ocean Spray Dried Cranberries and chopped pecans and tossed in a delicious balsamic and oil dressing.
Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 c fresh spinach, sliced
1⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
1⁄4 cup Ocean Spray® Dried Cranberries
1⁄4 cup pecans, chopped
3 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1⁄4 tsp. sea salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Directions:
Place the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and rinse well under cold water. In a saucepan over high heat, bring the 2 cups water to a boil. Add the quinoa and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer until the grains are tender and the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove the quinoa from the heat and let cool slightly. Transfer to a large bowl and fluff with a fork to separate the grains. Stir in the spinach, vinegar, olive oil, cranberries, pecans, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Yield:
4
Best made with:
Ocean Spray® Dried Cranberries
Ocean Spray® Dried Cranberries