Sun Dried Tomato Quinoa Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 5 oz. baby spring lettuce blend
• 1/4 cup basil ribbons
• 1 1/4 cups cooked and chilled quinoa
• 1/3 cup shaved parmesan, slightly crumbled
• 1/2 cup almonds, chopped and toasted
• 1/4 cup well drained julienned sun dried tomatoes packed in olive oil, chopped, reserve oil
• 1/4 cup oil from jar of sun dried tomatoes
• 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

To make the dressing, add all the dressing ingredients to a jar, put the lid on tightly, and shake until everything comes together. In a salad bowl, arrange the spring lettuce blend, basil, quinoa, parmesan, almonds, and sun dried tomatoes. Shake the dressing once more, drizzle it over the salad, then toss until coated and serve right away.