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Thursday, September 3, 2015

BRUSSELS SPROUTS, CRANBERRY AND QUINOA SALAD

INGREDIENTS:


This is from gimmesomeoven.com and the only thing I changed is that I cut the olive oil in half and added 2 Tbs. pure meple syrup

SALAD INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 pound brussels sprouts, rinsed and ends trimmed, then halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa (here is a tutorial/recipe for how to cook quinoa)
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 2/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • orange vinaigrette (see below)

ORANGE VINAIGRETTE:

  • 1/4 cup freshly-squeezed orange juice
  • 1/8 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • pinch of salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS:

TO MAKE THE SALAD:

Toss all ingredients together until combined.

TO MAKE THE ORANGE VINAIGRETTE:

Whisk all ingredients together until combined.

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