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:
- Cook quinoa according to package directions.
- Fluff with a fork and let cool.
- Blanch green beans for 2 minutes, then cut into 1 inch pieces.
- Combine vinegar, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- 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