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Spinach Quinoa Salad With Cherries And Almonds

Haven't tried this yet, but it looks delicious. Can also use either couscous or bulgur, if you like. cooking time includes chilling the completed salad in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop. from vt july/aug 2006

Steps

Preheat oven to 350f.
Spread almonds on baking sheet , and toast 7-10 minutes , shaking pan occasionally , until golden brown.
Cool.
Bring 3 cups salted water to boil in pot over med-high heat.
Stir in quinoa.
Reduce heat to medium low and simmer , covered , 15 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
Remove pot from heat and allow to cool , covered.
Lay 5 or 6 spinach leaves on top of one another on a cutting board.
Roll tightly into a cylinder.
Slice into slivers.
Repeat with remaining spinach.
In large serving bowl , toss together quinoa , almonds , spinach , cherries , cucumber , chickpeas , and red onion.
In small bowl , whisk together yogurt , olive oil , lemon juice , and garlic.
Pour yogurt mixture over salad , and toss to coat.
Season with salt and pepper , to taste.
Chill the salad for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
Serve.

Ingredients

sliced almonds, water, quinoa, spinach leaves, fresh cherries, cucumber, chickpeas, red onion, plain low-fat yogurt, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic cloves