Super Salad

I copied this recipe from a website because I am always looking for good and easy salad ideas.  Leafy greens with whole grains have become a staple that I pack for lunch most days of the week.  Most of the time I don't even add salad dressing because the salad is tasty enough without it.

RECIPIES - Charlie Ayers  Super Salad

Super Salad:
3 oz chopped Dino kale
.5 oz dried cranberries
1 oz crumbled Greek feta
1.5 oz Calafia Herbed Quinoa Pilaf
1 oz toasted walnuts
Method:
Toss Calafia Herbed Quinoa Pilaf & Dino kale together with a 2 oz portion cup lemon vinaigrette.
Top with remaining ingredients

Lemon Vinaigrette:
.25 cup fresh lemon juice
.75 cup olive oil
Whisk together.

Calafia Herbed Quinoa Pilaf:
2 cups gold quinoa
2 cups red quinoa
4.5 cups water
.75 tsp salt
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1.5 tbsp fresh lemon juice
.75 cup garlic, finely chopped
1.5 cups fresh thyme, chopped
1.5 cups sautéed minced red onion
Method:
Place quinoa in large strainer. Rinse under running cold water until water runs clear. Transfer quinoa to a deep pot. Add the cold water and bring to a boil, lower to a simmer. Cook about 30-35 min.
Transfer quinoa to large bowl, fluff with fork.
Stir in oil and lemon juice.
Cool to room temperature.
Add garlic and red onion. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in the thyme.