Quinoa Spinach Berry Salad

Recipe From: Shae

I'm going to miss summer, along with the huge variety of in-season berries and fruits that go along with it.  This was a new favorite that we tried last month that I wanted to share. Each and every ingredient really added well to the overall flavor of the salad. If you do not have time to make the homemade dressing, a poppyseed or balsamic dressing pairs well with it. I prefer the quinoa cold, but feel free to serve it how you like it.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

3 to 4 tablespoons brown sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon mustard powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

garlic salt or garlic powder

salt and pepper

one package (10 oz) fresh spinach (about 10 cups of torn leaves)

2 cups sliced fresh strawberries (cleaned and hulled)

1 cup blueberries

1 cup mandarin orange slices

1 cup sliced peach

1/4 cup sliced green onions

1 cup cooked quinoa

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine the dressing ingredients, and whisk together well. Add salt and

pepper to taste. You can serve the dressing immediately or you can cover it and chill for an hour.

2. In a large bowl, combine all of the salad ingredients. Right before serving, add the dressing to the salad and toss.