Harvest Quinoa Salad

I wanted to create a hearty side salad that reminds me of Fall.The colors mimic the changing leaves! Ground clove and ginger may seem strange, but I think they compliment the curry and give the dish a more Autumn-like taste. As for quinoa (pronounced keen-wah), don't be discouraged if you have never had it...very similar to rice.

Serves 4

Ingredients:
-1 cup dried quinoa
-1 medium yellow squash, diced
-3/4 cup tomatoes, chopped
-1.5 cups shreddded carrot
-2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
-2 tsp. curry powder
-1/8 tsp. ground cloves
-1/8 tsp. ground ginger
-salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

1) Prepare qunioa with water according to the package instructions. Set aside to cool.

2) In the meantime, shred the carrots and dice/chop the squash and tomatoes. Combine in a large mixing bowl along with the vinegar and spices. Stir in cooked and cooled quinoa.

3) Refrigerate before serving (allows the flavors to marry)