ARUGULA QUINOA SALAD WITH MAPLE CIDER DRESSING

INGREDIENTS

• Salad Base:

  • 1 container of arugula

  • 1 cup of cooked quinoa

  • 1/4 cup of chopped almonds

  • 1/2 cup of crumbled goat cheese

  • 1/3 cup of chopped scallions

  • 1/3 cup of dried cranberries

• Dressing:

  • 3/4 cup of olive oil

  • 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar

  • 3 tbsp of maple syrup

  • 1 small shallot

  • 1 clove of garlic

  • 2 tbsp of Dijon or whole-grain mustard

  • salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

• In a blender or food processor, add all your dressing ingredients and blend until super creamy. It should be a pale yellow color

• Cook your quinoa according to the package and let cool

• Assemble your salad and give everything a good mix.