Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

1 cup red quinoa, 1 cup white quinoa (Ancient Harvest pre washed)
A handful craisins
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup diced red pepper
*nuts (pecans or macadamia nuts (optional- *omit if allergic)

Directions

Cook quinoa using 1 1/4 cup water to each 1 cup quinoa (instead of 2:1)
Cook on low heat for 30-35 minutes
Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes - covered
Once cool, add rest of ingredients

Toss with the dressing below:

Quinoa Salad Dressing:

Ingredients

1/4 cup vinegar
2 tbsp sugar
Chives
Salt and pepper
1 tsp. granulated garlic or powder
1/4 cup oil

This is a very versatile recipe. It can be an appetizer, a side, or a main.