Sun Dried Tomato Quinoa Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
A salad layered with tender spring lettuces, hearty quinoa, crunchy toasted almonds, bold parmesan, chewy bright sun dried tomatoes and a final finish of a tangy, rich balsamic vinaigrette. So much goodness in one super satisfying salad!

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Servings: 4
Ready in: 20 minutes
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes

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)
Balsamic Vinaigrette
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

Instructions:
1. For the dressing combined all of the dressing ingredients in a jar, cover with lid and shake to blend.
2. In a salad bowl layer together spring lettuce blend, basil, quinoa, parmesan, almonds and sun dried tomatoes.  
3. Shake dressing again and pour over salad.
4. Toss to coat and serve immediately.
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