Merry Mount Muted

Exploring new arrivals, the greening garden, the sigh of a summer day at Merry Mount. (And a summer solstice party recipe at the end.)

 

 

 

In memory of Sweetie:

 Here's to summer, and the summer solstice!

Green Apple, Macadamia, Quinoa Salad

Salad:

1 cup uncooked quinoa (rinsed, even if it says pre-rinsed)

1/2 cup roasted macadamia nuts or toasted slivered almonds

2 scallions, sliced

1 green apple, diced

1 green pepper diced

1 stalk celery, diced

1 jalapeno, diced

Dressing:

Juice of 2 small limes

1 clove garlic, minced

1 T red wine vinegar

1 t honey

2 T greek plain yogurt

1 T olive oil

salt and pepper

Garnish:

3 T chopped cilantro or parsley

1/2 avocado, diced

Cook quinoa in 2 c water in rice cooker. Allow to cool. Combine all salad ingredients. Shake together dressing ingredients, adding more lime if needed. Pour over salad. Garnish w/ cilantro and avocado.