Quinoa Salad is one of my favorites that the whole family enjoys, and I always double the dressing and enjoy our local maple syrup in this recipe. It’s better on the second day and is an energy-filled, nutritious snack!
Suppose you’ve had the opportunity to experience the first signs of sap starting to run from the beloved maple trees in Western Maryland or taste the maple syrup made here. In that case, I’m sure you’ll appreciate the art. Try your maple syrup in a new healthy dish this week using quinoa! It’s eaten the same way as a whole grain, but it’s actually a seed. The Incas first grew quinoa (KEEN-wah) for food in the Andes about 7,000 years ago. The Incas believed the food was sacred because eating it regularly provided a long, healthy life. Quinoa is high in protein, calcium, Vitamin B, and iron and is gluten-free!
Protein Punch
2 cups cooked quinoa (to package instructions)
3/4 cup chickpeas (drained & rinsed)
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup scallions (thinly sliced)
3 tablespoons olive oil
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard
1/2 tea. maple syrup
Combine olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, and mustard for the dressing. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
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Quinoa salad packs well for a trip. Maple syrup makes everything Yummy! Enjoying this early spring weather.
Keep on stepping!!
This sounds delicious!!
Sounds like a good lunch idea!
Another must try! Yummy!
Worth giving it a try even if not a fan of maple syrup!
Loving the warm weather!
This sounds delicious. I will try this.
I am a fan of anything with maple syrup in it!
I am a fan of anything with maple syrup in the recipe!
I love maple syrup!
Yummy!
yum
Interesting combination.
Love Maple Syrup!! Esp. Steyers!!
This sounds very tasty. I plan to try it.
Interesting