quinoa at it's best

2 cups red quinoa....cooked

½ c golden raisins

¼ cup dried apricots diced

2 green onions chopped

¼ cup flat leaf parsley chopped with stems removed

4 T white wine vinegar

4 T olive oil

1 shallot diced

sea salt and pepper to taste

in a small sauce pan combine apricots and raisins and just cover with water

place on stove top and bring to a boil

remove from heat and allow to cool

add to cooked quinoa

add green onion, parsley, vinegar, olive oil, shallot, salt and pepper

taste quinoa to check if need vinegar, salt, and pepper adjustment

serve warm or room temp

amazing with grilled chicken

enhancements:  crumbled feta cheese, toasted slivered almonds

created by char char