Quinoa , Apple , Cranberry Salad

A good salad is my weakness. We prefer having salads for dinner with some homemade bread . A bowl of soup is welcome if the weather is nice.

I try and use various combinations of grains, millets ,fruits and vegetables

This salad comes together beautifully with pomegranate Molasses dressing.

Other Interesting Salads are

Chickpea Salad

Orange Fennel Salad

Mango Salad

Ingredients

Quinoa 1 cup cooked

Apple 1

Cucumber 1/2

Red Onion 1 medium

Cranberries 1/4 cup

Cashew toasted 1/4 cup

Basil 15 - 20 leaves

Dressing

Pomegranate Molasses 2 tbsp

Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 tbsp

Yellow mustard powder 1 tsp

Honey 1 tbsp

Salt to taste

Pepper to taste

Method

1. Whisk all ingredients for dressing and keep it covered in the fridge .

2. Slice apple , cumumber and onion thinly.

3. Mix these slices and cranberries with quinoa and keep it in the fridge.

To serve

1. Mix the dressing in the salad.

2. Garnish with basil and toasted cashewnuts.

3. Serve immediately.

Note: you can replace pomegranate Molasses with balsamic reduction.

Can add parsley, lettuce.