Organic Red Quinoa Salad

The start of a new year and back to some "extra" healthy foods to get us back on track. This was my creation tonight...hope you enjoy, Ronaldo loved it.

1 cup organic red quinoa
2 cups chicken stock
3/4 tsp curry powder
1 cup organic baby spinach
Handful each fresh basil, mint and Italian parsley minced
7 baby carrots sliced thin
3 vine ripe tomatoes chopped
1 avocado chopped
1/4 cup feta cheese

Dressing
Juice of 1 lemon
2 cloves garlic minced
1 large shallot minced
1/2 - 3/4 cup EVOO
Salt/pepper

Rinse the quinoa well in cold water and drain. Bring to a boil with chicken stock and curry powder, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes. If liquid is not all absorbed, drain and toss with spinach until wilted. Let cool. Add the rest of the items and dressing except avocado and cheese. Let sit for 30-45 minutes for flavors to absorb. Before serving toss in avo and feta and toss lightly.
This goes together quickly...I was creating while the quinoa was cooking. A bright and fresh salad to start 2013 on a healthy note. Ciao Bella!