BRUSSELS SPROUTS, CRANBERRY AND QUINOA SALAD

PREP: 10 MINS COOK: 20 MINS TOTAL: 30 MINS

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.