Bing Cherry, Almond and Quinoa Salad
I love bing cherries! Every since I was little, and would pick the cherries from my grandpa’s trees every summer, they have been a special favorite summer fruit for me. I used to collect pounds of cherries, and then sell them by the pound, door-to-door to earn money, pulling the brown bags of cherries in my red wagon. So many fun summer memories picking and selling cherries.
I love to add cherries to salads, especially quinoa salads.
Here is one of my favorite summer cherry and quinoa salads.
Ingredients:
2 1/2 c red quinoa, cooked
2 c kale, cut into small ribbons
1 large cucumber, chopped
1 can of red beans, rinsed and drained
1 red onion, diced
1/4 c olive oil
1 T apple cider vinegar
Juice of 1 lemon
2 c bing cherries, pitted and halved
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 c sliced almonds
1/8 tsp sea salt
dash pepper
Directions:
Add all ingredients, except kale, to large bowl and toss well.
Add kale and toss again.
Serve warm or chilled.
Enjoy!
Live Life Optimally,
Kristie
