We all enjoy a salad every now and again. This salad is great when combined with any type of meal and can also be enjoyed on its own. This recipe serves 4.

Ingredients:

Dressing:

• 1/4 cup Cashew nuts
• 1/8 cup Pine nuts
• 2 tsp Miso paste
• 1/4 tsp Honey
• 1/2 cup Water
• 3 tbsp Lemon juice
• 2 Cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Lemon zest
• 1/4 tsp Red pepper
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Pepper

Salad:

• 1 cup Quinoa, uncooked
• 1/4 cup Cranberries, dried
• 2 Spring onions
• 2 cups spinach

Method:

1. Cook your quinoa by following the instructions on the packet.
2. In a blender add the cashew nuts, pine nuts, miso paste, honey, water, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, red pepper, salt and pepper and blend until smooth. If your dressing is a bit thick, just add more water.
3. After your quinoa has been cooked place the quinoa in a large mixing bowl. Then add the cranberries, onions and spinach. Toss gently.
4. Pour over your dressing, toss gently.
5. Serve and enjoy!

Source: Amie Valpone; The Healthy Apple. com