So yesterday I helped put on a beeeeautiful baby shower! It was sooo fun! I can't wait to get all the pictures uploaded to show you! I'll start by sharing this recipe for a fabulous and healthy quinoa salad.
Thanks for the inspiration Carol ; )
Quinoa Salad with Arugula and Apples
What you'll need:
1 package of quinoa {I used red quinoa here, but white is fine too} about 12 ounces
1 large red onion, diced
a couple tablespoons of balsamic vinegar {I used white balsamic, but brown is fine}
4-6 ounces of arugula, chopped
5 stalks of celery, chopped
1 large apple {I used a gala apple}, diced
1 cup of walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup of dried cranberries
Champagne vinegar
olive oil
salt and pepper
What you'll do:
Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions. While it's cooking, saute the diced red onions in a pan with some olive oil, balsamic vinegar and a big pinch of salt until they are just soft.
Put all of the ingredients in a large bowl and toss. Add in splashes of champagne vinegar and olive oil to taste. Serve cold or room temperature.
You can refrigerate overnight, but make sure to re-season because it needs it the following day.
Enjoy!
Great salad! I loooove quinoa!
This looks delicious! I love that you cook the onions down with balsamic–yum! And there are so many different textures and flavors–I can’t wait to try it
First of all, I heart quinoa. Second of all, this is a delicious recipe. I was a little worried that it would be too light because of all the fruit, but rest assured this has a wonderfully savory flavor that has all the robust flavor of a meal, without any of the guilt. The walnuts and onions make it feel like a savory main dish with the cranberries, apples and celery giving it just a hint of sweetness and tart. I love it! So tasty! Thank you Leslie.
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