1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
Add to pot, cover and simmer about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until moisture is absorbed. Chill. This can be done a day or two in advance even.
2 handfuls fresh baby spinach, washed and left to drain on a paper towel
1 large red apple, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 ripe pear, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 cup copped pecans
Toss all ingredients gently in a large bowl.
6 tbs extra virgin olive oil
4 tbs GOOD balsamic vinegar (I used a 10-year aged)
2-3 tbs REAL Maple Syrup (I am sure you could probably use the fake stuff, but I would NEVER, lol)
In a shaker, mix oil, vinegar and maple syrup. Pour over salad and mix gently. Return and chill for a few minutes to hours. HOLDS UP WELL as long as you use nice spinach that is not close to wilt.
That's it and the flavor combination will literally explode in your mouth and make you VERY happy!
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