QUINOA, POMEGRANATE AND SPINACH SALAD

Ingredients

Salad
4 cups baby spinach rinsed
½ apple chopped
½ cup cooked quinoa (see how to cook here)
¼ chopped red onion
½ cup pomegranate seeds
2 tbsp crumbled blue cheese
optional: a handful of toasted (or candied) pecans
Dressing:
¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp maple syrup (honey or agave nectar can be substituted)
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp Italian seasoning

Preparation

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Salad:
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In a medium bowl place spinach, then top with quinoa, pomegranate, onions, apple and blue cheese. Add candied (or toasted) pecans (optional).
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Dressing:
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Whisk all dressing ingredients in a bowl to blend well.
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Drizzle dressing over salad and serve.
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About

This quinoa, pomegranate and spinach salad makes a colorful fall side salad or a light meal.

Yield:

2

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Sunday, November 23, 2014 - 12:21pm

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