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
Cook quinoa as directed on the package. Let cool to room temperature.
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
Chill for an hour before serving.
Serves eight buffet portions, four side portions or two entrée portions.
