Harvest Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:

Salad:

• 1 ½ cups Quinoa
• 3 cups baby Spinach
• ½ cup dried Cranberries
• ½ cup toasted Pecans
• 2 Apples (diced)
• Salt and Pepper (to taste)
• ½ – ¾ cup shredded smoked Gouda (or smoked cheese of your choice)

Dressing:

• ¼ cup Sherry Vinegar
• 5 tablespoons EV Olive Oil (1/4 cup plus a tablespoon)
• ¼ teaspoon Dijon Mustard

Instructions:

1. Cook the quinoa with 1 ¾ cups water (bring water to boil, add quinoa, lid the pot, turn heat to low and cook for 15 minutes)
2. Place cooked quinoa in a large bowl
3. Add the spinach, cranberries, pecans, apples, and dressing (the spinach may wilt a little which is perfect)
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste
5. One the mixture has cooled off slightly, add the gouda
6. Dish up and serve!!

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