Quinoa Superfood Salad

Ingredients

• 3 oz Quinoa
• 1 Red Delicious Apple
• 1 Fennel Bulb
• 1 ½ oz Radishes
• 1 Shallot
• 2 oz Walnuts
• ½ tsp. Ground Cinnamon
• 2 Tbsp. Sherry Vinegar
• 4 oz Spinach
• 1 oz Goat Cheese Crumbles
• Olive Oil
• Salt Pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Cooking Spray: Quinoa has been cultivated in South America for well over 3,000 years, but has only been grown in the United States since the early

2. 2

   Cook the Quinoa: water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add quinoa and season lightly with salt. Return to boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover. Cook until water has absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 12-15 minutes. Quinoa is done when the grains have “sprouted” (looks like it has popped open). Set aside, uncovered, to cool.

3. 3

   Prepare the Ingredients: oughly rinse produce and pat dry. Core apple and cut into 8 wedges. Trim top and bottom of fennel bulb, quarter length- wise, remove tough core from each slice, and slice into thin sheets lengthwise. Trim and slice radishes into thin rounds.

4. 4

   Roast the Apples: Add apple wedges, 2 tsp. olive oil, and a pinch of salt and Place in oven 7-10 minutes, or until apples are lightly golden brown and slightly tender. Set aside.

5. 5

   Toast the Walnuts: While apples and quinoa are cooking, place a small pan over medium heat and add walnuts and 1 tsp. olive oil to hot pan. Toast walnuts while stirring frequently for 4-5 minutes. Toss with cinnamon and remove to a plate to cool.

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   Assemble the Salad: Toss shallots, vinegar, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, and salt and pepper and fennel. Toss to combine. Stir in spinach.

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   Plate the Dish: Arrange salad on two plates and garnish with walnuts and