Apple Nut Quinoa Salad

1 c. uncooked quinoa
2 c. water or apple juice
1/4 c. lemon juice
2 T. honey, Bragg's amino acids, or white wine vinegar
3 T. olive oil
3/4 t. sea salt
1 c. apples, chopped (Granny Smith, Gala, Fuji, or Golden Delicious)
1/3 c. raisins, regular or golden
1/2 c. almonds or pecans
3/4 c. celery, chopped fine
1/3 c. parsley
1/3 c. green onion
1/2 t. cinnamon

Cook quinoa with water or apple juice by bringing to a boil. Stir, cover, and turn down to medium heat. Cook 15-20 minutes. Set aside and cool.

Mix lemon juice, honey, vinegar or aminos with oil and sea salt.

Add apples, raisins, nuts, celery, parsley, green onion, and cinnamon to lemon juice mixture and blend well. Add quinoa and mix very well. Serve room temperature or chilled.

Serves 8.

Adapted from Eat Conscious and Be Merry!, p. 107.