Paleo Quinoa Almond Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa, well rinsed
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 tsp.salt
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot 
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 1/4 cup cranberries
• Balsamic Vinaigrette
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh spinach
• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Heat quinoa, water and salt to boiling in 2-quart saucepan, stirring once or twice; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff quinoa with fork; cool 15 minutes.

In a bowl, Beat all vinaigrette ingredients with whisk. Mix vinaigrette, quinoa and remaining salad ingredients in large bowl. Serve warm, or cover and refrigerate about 4 hours or until chilled. Enjoy!