Almond Cranberry Maple Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsps rice vinegar
• 1/2 cup almonds
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 2 tbsps 100% maple syrup
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup red quinoa
• 1/2 cup white quinoa
• 2 large scallions

Directions

1. Combine white quinoa, red quinoa and 1 1/2 cups of water in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover pot and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
2. Remove pot from heat and allow quinoa to steam for another 10 minutes. Transfer quinoa to bowl, fluff and cool to room temperature.
3. Add cranberries, almonds and chopped scallions.
4. In a separate bowl, make the dressing: rice vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup and salt.
5. Add dressing to quinoa mixture and mix well.