Quinoa Grapes Salad

I am in general looking for quinoa recipes to incorporate in my family’s repertoire. Being vegetarian, quinoa gives a good portion of protein for the day. I tried quinoa and grapes salad by mixing and matching few other ingredients and finally settled with a recipe that all in family including kids can enjoy.

Ingredients:
1. Quinoa - 1 Cup
2. Red Grapes - 1 Cup
3. Spring Onion - 2
4. Slivered Almonds - 1/3 Cup

Ingredients for Dressing:
1. Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 1/3 Cup
2. Balsamic Vinegar - 1/4 Cup
3. Honey - 1 TBSP
4. Garlic - 1 Clove
5. Salt - 1/2 TSP
6. Black Pepper - as per your taste

Method:
1. In 2 cups of water mix in dry quinoa in a thick bottom pan. Once the water starts to boil, reduce heat to simmer and cover the lid. Let the quinoa cook on simmer for 10-12 min. Once ready fluff with fork.
2. Chop red grapes in halves. You could use black grapes in place of red grapes. Finely chop spring onions.

3. For dressing, add all ingredients in a jar and shake it vigorously. Or whisk in vigorously if you are mixing in a bowl.

4. Pour in the dressing in mixing bowl for salad.

5. Add in slivered almonds and salad is ready to serve. This salad can be made ahead of time for a day.