Spinach and Quinoa Salad

Spinach and Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:
quinoa, uncooked
water, bottled, generic
spinach, raw
cranberries, dried, sweetened
cheese, goat, soft type
vinegar, balsamic
oil, olive, salad or cooking
honey
salt, table
spices, pepper, black

Directions:
If not using pre-rinsed quinoa, place in a fine mesh strainer and run under cold water for a minute or two to wash away the saponin (or else the quinoa will taste bitter).
Add rinsed quinoa and 1/2 cup of water to a small sauce pan and simmer over medium heat until water is absorbed (10-15 minutes).
There will be little spirals and the quinoa will look semi-translucent.
While your quinoa is cooking, go ahead and throw the goat cheese and cranberries onto the spinach.
To make the dressing, combine vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
When quinoa is finished cooking, spoon over salad, and dress as desired with balsamic vinaigrette.