Heidi and Carson's Wedding Quinoa Salad

1/2 cup quinoa, cooked according to pkg directions
2 green onions, chopped white and green parts or 1/8 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 small clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup celery, chopped (more if you like the crunch)
1/2 cup of dried cranberries
1/3 cup chopped pecans, walnuts or slivered almonds
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Let quinoa cool, then add remaining ingredients and toss with a good store bought Cranberry Dressing, if you have trouble finding a Cranberry Dressing then us a Raspberry Dressing ... Chill in the refrigerator for a couple of hours or serve at room temp. Great with grilled meat or fish .... enjoy

Makes 4 servings

Quinoa Salad

1/2 cup quinoa (double if feeding a crowd)
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp ground pepper
1 garlic, minced
2 green onion chopped (use green part also)
2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbs lemon juice (fresh if possible)
1 bunch curly parsley, chopped
1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
1 cup chopped English cucumber
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Cook quinoa according to package directions. Transfer to a bowl to cool sightly.

Mix remaining ingredients i a large serving bowl. Add quinoa and stir gently to combine. Can be served warm or cold, flavors are enhances by letting the dish sit for awhile.

Makes 4 servings ... serve alone cold as a salad or serve warm with grilled lamb, beef or chicken kebabs.