Quinoa Craisin Walnut Salad

This is one of my favorite dishes to make in the summer. It’s quick and easy and perfect for humid summer evenings when I don’t want to do a lot of cooking. It also makes for a fun addition to a Lughnasadh dinner party.  

Ingredients 

1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed 

½ cup craisins

½ cup chopped walnuts

¼ cup chopped scallions

1 garlic clove, minced

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 

1 tbsp olive oil 

Salt to taste 

Directions 

1. Cook quinoa as directed on the package. Let cool to room temperature.  

2. In a mixing bowl, mix quinoa with the rest of the ingredients. If it tastes bland, try adding in a dash more balsamic vinegar and/ or salt

3. Chill for an hour before serving. 

Serves eight buffet portions, four side portions or two entrée portions.