Maple Balsamic Quinoa Salad

http://cleaneatingmag.com/recipes/dinner-tonight/maple-balsamic-quinoa-salad/

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 2/3 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 cup dried cranberries or cherries (TIP: Look for unsweetened or naturally sweetened varieties.)
• 1 cup raw unsalted chopped pecans
• 4 to 5 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp sea salt, plus additional to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cook quinoa according to package directions. Let cool completely.
2. Prepare dressing: In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar and maple syrup.
3. Add 3/4 cup dressing to quinoa. Stir in cranberries, pecans, scallions and salt. Refrigerate overnight. Serve cold or at room temperature; just before serving, stir in remaining 1/4 cup dressing and season with salt.

Nutrients per serving (1 cup quinoa salad): Calories: 325, Total Fat: 12 g, Sat. Fat: 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.5 g, Carbs: 49 g, Fiber: 5 g, Sugars: 20 g, Protein: 7 g, Sodium: 247 mg, Cholesterol: 0 mg