**WHAT'S COOKING WEDNESDAY - HARVEST QUINOA SALAD**

Yummy Fall Dish. I love fall inspired food. You can add some grilled chicken or fish to make this a protein packed meal!

Ingredients:

Salad:

1 ½ cups Quinoa
3 cups baby Spinach
½ cup dried Cranberries
½ cup toasted Pecans
2 Apples (diced) (I recommend Honey Crisp!!!)
Salt and Pepper (to taste)
(OPTIONAL) ½ cup shredded smoked Gouda (or smoked cheese of your choice)

Dressing:

¼ cup Sherry Vinegar
5 tablespoons EV Olive Oil (1/4 cup plus a tablespoon)
¼ teaspoon Dijon Mustard (you can find this fat free)

Instructions:

1) Cook the quinoa with 1 ¾ cups water (bring water to boil, add quinoa, lid the pot, turn heat to low and cook for 15 minutes)
Place cooked quinoa in a large bowl
2) Add the spinach, cranberries, pecans, apples, and dressing (the spinach may wilt a little which is perfect)
3)Season with salt and pepper to taste
4)Once the mixture has cooled off slightly, add the gouda
5) Dish up and serve!!