Spinach, Almond and Clementine 5 Grain Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 1 pkg (170 g)	UNCLE BEN’S® Rice & Grains 5 Grain Blend-Savoury Quinoa Pilaf
  4 cups (1 L)	Baby spinach
  1	Ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
  1/4 cup (60 mL)	Dried cranberries
  2	Clementines, peeled and separated into segments
  3 tbsp (45 mL)	Olive oil
  3 tbsp (45 mL)	Lemon juice
  2 tbsp (30 mL)	Chopped fresh parsley
  1/2 tsp (2 mL)	Dijon mustard
  1/4 tsp (1 mL)	Each salt and freshly ground pepper
  1/4 cup (60 mL)	Chopped toasted almonds
  1/4 cup (60 mL)	Crumbled goat cheese (optional)

Directions

• Prepare quinoa pilaf according to package directions. Spread into thin layer on baking sheet and refrigerate for about 15 minutes or until cooled completely.
• Toss quinoa pilaf with baby spinach, avocado, cranberries and clementines.
• Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, mustard, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.
• Garnish with toasted almonds, and goat cheese (if using).

Tips

Add cooked, sliced chicken breast for added protein if desired.