Green Goddess Quinoa Salad

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INGREDIENTS

For the salad:

  • 1 cup quinoa, dry

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in halves

  • 1 cup baby spinach or baby kale

  • ½ cup Mariani Marcona almonds

For the dressing:

  • 1 cup plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt

  • 1 clove garlic

  • Juice of 1 lemon

  • ¼ cup water

  • ¾ cup cilantro leaves

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Add the quinoa and water to a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and let simmer for 25 minutes, or until the quinoa has soaked up all the water.

  2. Let the quinoa cool completely. Add the quinoa, tomatoes, spinach, and marcona almonds to a large bowl and toss to combine.

  3. Make the dressing. Add the yogurt, garlic clove, lemon juice, water, cilantro, salt, and pepper to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

  4. Pour the dressing into the salad and toss until all of the salad is coated.