bowl of cooked quinoa with cherries, almonds, and a Sweet Rich Cherry Balsamic finish

Cherry Lemon Quinoa Salad

This lovely grain salad is sweet and tart and makes a great side or a base for a grain bowl. 
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Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Quinoa
Dietary Focus: Vegetarian
Main Ingredient: Grain

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a small pot, sauté onions in Meyer Lemon EVOO until translucent. Stir in the garlic and the Central Street Old World Seasoning, cooking until garlic is fragrant. Add cherries, quinoa, and water and turn the heat to high.
  • Cover the pot and bring to a boil, reduce to medium, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Taste and season with salt and pepper accordingly.
  • Chill the salad thoroughly. Garnish with blue cheese, almonds, and a drizzle of Sweet Rich Cherry Balsamic to serve.