Quinoa Spinach Salad
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Ingredients
- 2 cups dry quinoa rinsed
- 3 cups cold water
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1/4 chopped dried apricot or another dried fruit
- 1/4 cup finely diced onion Vidalia, purple or other sweet onion
- 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves or 1 Tbsp. fresh and chopped
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup walnuts toasted and roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. dry mustard or 1-2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Combine quinoa and water in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil.
- Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 15 min. or until all water is absorbed and seeds are separated, light and fluffy.
- Meanwhile, whisk vinaigrette ingredients together.
- Allow quinoa to stand, covered, for another 10 minutes. Fluff seeds with a fork.
- While quinoa is still warm, fold in dried fruit, onion, basil, walnuts and vinaigrette.
- Stir in spinach. Serve warm, room temp or cold.
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