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Quinoa Salad Recipe

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1 cup water
1 cup apple juice
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 cup quinoa, well rinsed and drained
2 large red apples, diced
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup dried cranberries (such as Craisins)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup non-fat vanilla yogurt
Place water, apple juice, cinnamon and rinsed quinoa in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until all of the liquid is absorbed, approximately 15 minutes. Cool, transfer quinoa to a large mixing bowl and refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour.

Add apples, celery, dried cranberries and walnuts to quinoa. Mix well. Fold in yogurt. Serve immediately.
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