Quinoa Feta Pecan Salad
Grain based salads are a great way to pack more fiber into your daily meals and perfect for on-the-go lunches. Make this fresh quinoa salad as a side or top on a bed of greens for a fun salad variation.
INGREDIENTS
| 1 cup | uncooked quinoa, rinsed in fine mesh sieve |
| 2 cup | water or vegetable broth |
| 1 can | chickpeas, rinsed and patted dry |
| 1/2 cup | chopped pecans |
| 1/3 cup | fresh cherries (pitted) or dried cherries |
| 1/2 cup | Athenos Traditional Feta Cheese Crumbles |
| 1/2 cup | apple cider vinaigrette |
Method
1. In a medium stock pot add rinsed quinoa and water or vegetable broth. Bring mixture to a boil, cover and reduce heat to simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional ten minutes.
2. Let quinoa cool a bit and then add chickpeas, pecans, cherries, feta cheese crumbles and dressing. Toss together until evenly combined and top with more feta cheese crumbles before serving.
