Craisin Quinoa Salad

I love quinoa and everything about this salad!  It is a perfect mix of fall flavors with craisins, pecans, feta, and a bright orange citrus dressing.  You could even add some chunks of turkey to it for an amazing main dish as well.

Craisin Quinoa Salad
Adapted from {Our Best Bites}

2 cups chicken stock
1 cup quinoa, uncooked
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup pecans, chopped & toasted
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1/2 cup reduced sugar craisins

Dressing
zest of one orange
1/4 cup orange juice
2 Tbl olive oil
1 tsp garlic, minced
2 tsp coarse grained mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Directions
Cook quinoa in chicken stock according to package directions
Cool quinoa completely
In a medium bowl fold together quinoa, cheese, pecans, onion, and craisins
In a small bowl whisk together all dressing ingredients
Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and toss to coat evenly

Cowboy Caviar

A fresh and healthy snack you can eat like a salad or with tortilla chips.  It is also great to have at an end of the summer cookout.

Cowboy Caviar
1 (15oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
2 dozen cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/2 cup red onion, petite diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Dressing
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 Tbl red wine vinegar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Directions
In a medium size bowl combine beans, corn, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro
In a small bowl whisk olive oil, juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper
Pour dressing over vegetables and fold together to coat
Place in refrigerator for at least an hour for flavors to combine