Quinoa Cherry Salad Recipe

By HazyWaters

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups cooked quinoa, warm
• 2 cups spinach, chopped
• 2/3 cup walnuts, toasted
• 1 1/2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 T basil, chopped
• 3 oz goat cheese, crumbled

Preparation

Step 1

1.Combine warm quinoa, spinach and most of the walnuts in a large bowl and toss, allowing spinach to wilt slightly.

2.Make dressing by combining 1/3 of cherries, olive oil, vinegar and ¼ tsp salt in the blender. Process until smooth.

3.Cut remaining cherries in half. Stir most of them into quinoa. Salt and pepper to taste.

4.Place in serving bowls and top with additional cherries, walnuts, basil and goat cheese.


Make it vegan by omitting the cheese.