Recipe Name Super Protein Packed Quinoa Salad (Vegan/ GF) Submitted by aubree1028 Recipe Description perfect protein packed, sweet and savory salad that is perfect to have on hand for a high energy lunch or snack. Quantity 16 Quantity Unit servings Prep Time (minutes) 45 Cook Time (minutes) 20 Ready In (minutes) 65

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 4 cups quinoa, uncooked 2 cups cranberries, dried, juice-sweetened 3 cup Edamame, cooked & shelled 1 cup pieces or chips walnuts, organic 1/2 cups, chopped pecans 8 stalks green onion, chopped 2 medium (approx 2-3/4 Peppers, sweet, red/yellow/orange, raw, chopped 4 tablespoons real maple syrup 1 1/4 cups white balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon black pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin 1 cup, grated Carrots Steps Sequence Step 1 add 4 cups of dried quinoa to the rice cooker with 8 cups of filtered water. once quinoa is cooked and cooled a bit fluff with fork. 2 finely chop green onion and yellow and orange peppers. 3 steam edamame according to brand instructions. 4 add all ingredients together in the biggest bowl you have... maybe the biggest pot you have>>> mix well. add any other spices or herbs you like for taste. i like to also sometimes add chopped parsley and cherry tomatoes.. this takes great served on a bed of greens or arugula, maybe with a side of avocado or hummus. Thiskeeps for a week in the fridge if it lasts that long...BTW this recipe makes a TON of food,so half it if you aren''t an athlete or a big eater like me.