QUINOA WITH APPLE AND WALNUTS ENJOY DAN:

QUINOA WITH APPLE AND WALNUTS by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup quinoa

1/2-cup chopped walnuts

3 tablespoons grape-seed oil

2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 apple, cored and finely diced

1/2-cup thinly sliced jicama

1/2-cup thinly sliced celery

1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon dried sour cherries, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes

Kosher salts and freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Rinse Quinoa.

2.   Combine 1-cup Quinoa with 1-3/4-cup water or broth.

3.   Bring to a boil, then turn heat to low, cover and cook 15 minutes.

4.   Let cool for 5 minutes and fluff with a fork.

5.   In a large bowl, combine oil, vinegar, Dijon and a pinch of salt and pepper.

6.   Stir until well blended.

7.   Add warm Quinoa to the dressing and gently toss to coat.

8.   Let rest for 30 minutes.

9.   Add apple, walnuts celery, jicama, bell pepper, and sour cherries.

10.                Season with salt and pepper if needed.