WHAT A GREAT SALAD ENJOY DAN:

             QUINOA SALAD WITH SWEET POTATOES by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup red quinoa (TRADER JOE’S ORGANIC)

2 sweet potatoes, baked and diced

1 red bell pepper, cored and diced

1/2-cup sour tart cherries

2 scallions cut on the bias in 1/2-inch lengths

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/4-cup toasted pine nuts

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/4- teaspoon chipotle chili powder

1/2-cup cherry tomatoes, halved

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Place 1 cup quinoa and 2 cups of water in a 2 quart saucepan.

2.   Bring to a boil.

3.   Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook until all the water is absorbed.

4.   About 10-15 minutes.

5.   When done, the grain appears soft and translucent and he germ ring will be visible along the outside edge of the grain.

6.    In a bowl toss together the potatoes, quinoa, bell pepper, scallions, and tart cherries.

7.   In a separate bowl whisk together the oil, lemon juice, and chili powder.

8.   Gently toss the dressing with quinoa mixture.

9.   Top with toasted pine nuts and cherry tomatoes.

                    ENJOY DAN:                                BON-APPETITE!!