Quinoa, Beet and Arugula Salad

Written By: Chris - Mar• 06•14

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Ingredients:

1 15oz can Beets (NOT pickled, diced)
1 Cup Red Quinoa (may use white)
2 Cups Chicken Stock
1 Cup Thyme Vinaigrette , divided
2 Green Onions, chopped fine
4 Cups Argula, fresh
1/2 Cup Candied Nuts
1/3 Cup Dried Blueberries
1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes, quartered
1/2 Lemon Zest
1 Cup Soft Goat Cheese, crumbled (or feta)

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Once the liquid has been absorbed, allow to sit for about five minutes and fuff with a fork. As soon as you have fluffed the hot quinoa, add half of the dressing to it and toss to evenly distribute it. Reserve remaining dressing and place quinoa covered in the refrigerator until cool, at least an hour.

Mean while, chop the vegetables and add the lime zest and remaining dressing to the arugula.

Add the cooled quinoa mixture, to the greens and stir in the rest of the ingredients. You may want additional dressing to moisten. Toss lightly before serving.