Cran-Quinoa Salad

Who knew a detox diet could be so delicious?

Serves 4

Ingredients:

Salad:

1 cup uncooked quinoa

1/4 cup dried cranberries

2 scallions, finely chopped

2 cups mixed greens such as spinach and arugula

Dressing:

1/4 cup cashews

1/8 cup pine nuts

2 tsp miso paste

1/4 tsp agave nectar

1/2 cup water

3 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 Tbsp lemon zest

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper

1/4 tsp sea salt

1/4 tsp black pepper



Instructions:

• COOK quinoa according to package instructions.

• While quinoa cooks, COMBINE all dressing ingredients in a blender; process until smooth. Add water if dressing is too thick.

• In a large serving bowl, COMBINE cooked quinoa, dried cranberries, scallions and mixed greens; gently toss with Caesar dressing to coat. Serve chilled.