Works as a starch or salad side dish.  And it can be make the day before!

Ingredients:

• 1 ¾ c red quinoa (12 oz package)
• 2 c dried cranberries
• 2 c small green beans
• ½ c walnuts, chopped
• ½ c green onions, sliced
• 1/3 c balsamic vinegar
• ¼ c olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper

Directions:

1. Cook quinoa according to package directions.
2. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
3. Blanch green beans for 2 minutes, then cut into 1 inch pieces.
4. Combine vinegar, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
5. Add quinoa, cranberries, walnuts, onion, and green beans and toss.

May be served cold or at room temperature.

Serves: 10-12

Source: Donna doesn’t remember