Ingredients
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
course ground salt and pepper
3 tablespoons walnut oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon shallot minced
1/2 pound cherries halved
1/2 cup coarsley chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup fresh herbs, such as tarragon, parlsey and/ or chives chopped
Optional Ingredients
crumbled feta cheese
Directions
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In a medium saucepan with a lid, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Stir in quinoa and 1/4 tsp salt. Boil and stir occasionally until quinoa starts to sprout. Test for doneness, it will be tender. Remove from heat and drain in a sieve. Cool to room temperature.
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Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, and shallot; season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing on warm quinoa. Add cherries, herbs and walnuts and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Optional: Crumbled feta cheese. Serve.