Spring Salad (measurements can be adjusted to taste)
8cupsSpinach
4cupsarugula
1cupcooked red quinoa
1cupchickpeas
1/2cupdried cranberriessweetened with apple juice
1/2cupraw butternut squashshredded or grated–we just used a cheese grater, a mandolin would also work great
1/2cupraw unsalted pumpkin seeds
1/2cupalmondssliced or slivered
1/2cupgoat cheese
Honey Sesame Dressing
1/2 cupwhite balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tbsptahini
1tbspolive oil
1/2 tbspraw honeyor whatever honey you have on hand
1/2tspkosher salt
Instructions
Quinoa
Rinse and cook quinoa according to package or bulk food bin directions, i.e. Rinse well, then cook in pot on stovetop: 1 c quinoa to 1 1/3 cup water for about 20 minutes. Cover 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Allow to cool.
Honey Sesame Dressing
Blend in blender white balsamic, tahini, olive oil, honey, and salt.
Spring Salad
Toss all ingredients together. Drizzle with dressing to taste.